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Dharma Service

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Bishop Toshiyuki Umitani and Dennis Tashiro

Family Dharma Service for Sunday, March 1, 2026 with a Dharma Talk by temple president, Dennis Tashiro. This Jodo Shinshu Buddhist service was officiated by Honpa Hongwanji Mission of Hawaii Bishop Toshiyuki Umitani.

  • 00:00 - Opening Remarks & Program

    00:28 - Ringing of the Kansho (temple bell)

    03:12 - Meditation

    03:55 - Vandana & Ti-Sarana (page 7 in the red service book)

    06:23 - Sutra: Sanbutsuge (page 46 in the red service book)

    14:44 - Recitation: Shinshu Pledge I (page 6 in the red service book)

    15:30 - Gatha: Hotokesama II (page 93 in Praises of the Buddha)

    18:27 - Dharma Talk: Dennis Tashiro

    33:27 - Gatha: Buddha Loves You (page 37 in Praises of the Buddha)

    34:46 - The Nembutsu (page 145 in Praises of the Buddha)

    36:41 - Announcements

    41:35 - March Birthdays

    42:59 - Words of Thanksgiving

    43:50 - March Dharma Service Schedule

    44:05 - How to Donate to WBT

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  • Download the Jodo Shinshu Service Book (the "red service book"): https://tinyurl.com/GetServiceBook

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Dharma Service

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Prudence Kusano and Rev. Kevin Kuniyuki

Family Dharma Service for Sunday, February 1, 2026 with a Dharma Talk by Prudence Kusano. This Jodo Shinshu Buddhist service was officiated by Rev. Kevin Kuniyuki, retired Director of the Buddhist Study Center. Prudence's Dharma message is about her recent trip to San Francisco and her visit to the Buddhist Church of San Francisco.

  • 00:00 - Opening Remarks & Program

    00:18 - Ringing of the Kansho (temple bell)

    03:07 - Meditation

    03:50 - Vandana & Ti-Sarana (page 7 in the red service book)

    06:04 - Sutra: Verses Reaffirming the Vows (page 117 in the red service book)

    13:53 - Recitation: Homages (page 2 in the red service book)

    15:25 - Gatha: Arigatai (page 14 in Praises of the Buddha)

    18:23 - Dharma Talk: Prudence Kusano

    36:53 - Gatha: Buddha Loves You (page 37 in Praises of the Buddha)

    38:07 - The Nembutsu (page 145 in Praises of the Buddha)

    39:49 - Announcements

    44:22 - February Birthdays

    52:56 - February Dharma Service Schedule

    53:11 - How to Donate to WBT

  • We are now able to accept secure online donations using PayPal or a credit card. Please visit our Donation page for instructions or scan the QR code in the video.Item description

  • Download the Jodo Shinshu Service Book (the "red service book"): https://tinyurl.com/GetServiceBook

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New Year's Dharma Service

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Joy Nishida

New Year's Dharma Service for Sunday, January 4, 2026 with a Dharma Talk by Joy Nishida. This Jodo Shinshu Buddhist service was officiated by Rev. Shingo Furusawa. Joy shares a New Year's Dharma message centered around Honpa Hongwanji's 2026 slogan, "Nurturing Nembutsu, Sharing Gratitude."

  • 00:00 - Opening Remarks & Program

    00:29 - Ringing of the Kansho (temple bell)

    03:16 - Meditation

    03:57 - Vandana & Ti-Sarana (page 7 in the red service book)

    06:14 - Sutra: Sanbutsuge (page 46 in the red service book)

    13:12 - Recitation: The Creed (Ryogemon) (page 4 in the red service book)

    14:57 - Gatha: Hotokesama (page 93 in Praises of the Buddha)

    17:37 - Dharma Talk: Joy Nishida

    28:09 - Gatha: At Our Altar (page 22 in Praises of the Buddha)

    29:48 - The Nembutsu (page 145 in Praises of the Buddha)

    31:42 - Announcements

    36:46 - January Dharma Service Schedule

    37:01 - How to Donate to WBT

  • We are now able to accept secure online donations using PayPal or a credit card. Please visit our Donation page for instructions or scan the QR code in the video.Item description

  • Download the Jodo Shinshu Service Book (the "red service book"): https://tinyurl.com/GetServiceBook

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Dharma Service

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Prudence Kusano

Dharma Service for Sunday, November 2, 2025 with a Dharma Talk by Prudence Kusano. This Jodo Shinshu Buddhist service was officiated by Dennis Tashiro, one of Windward Buddhist Temple's Certified Minister's Lay Assistant (CMLA). Prudence shares "Heart of Gold," a Jakarta tale of generosity.

  • 00:00 - Opening Remarks & Program

    00:29 - Ringing of the Kansho (temple bell)

    02:42 - Meditation

    03:23 - Vandana & Ti-Sarana (page 7 in the red service book)

    05:38 - Sutra: Gassho to Amida (page 123 in the red service book)

    12:47 - Recitation: Homages (page 2 in the red service book)

    14:19 - Gatha: Arigatai (page 14 in Praises of the Buddha)

    17:30 - Dharma Talk: Prudence Kusano

    28:18 - Gatha: Flying Free

    32:52 - The Nembutsu (page 145 in Praises of the Buddha)

    34:59 - Announcements

    37:36 - November Birthdays

    39:33 - Words of Thanksgiving (page 126 in the red service book)

    40:45 - November Dharma Service Schedule

    41:00 - How to Donate to WBT

  • We are now able to accept secure online donations using PayPal or a credit card. Please visit our Donation page for instructions or scan the QR code in the video.Item description

  • Download the Jodo Shinshu Service Book (the "red service book"): https://tinyurl.com/GetServiceBook

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Dharma Service

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Rev. David Fujimoto

Dharma Service for Sunday, October 5, 2025 with a Dharma Talk by Guest Minister Rev. David Fujimoto. This Jodo Shinshu Buddhist service was also officiated by Rev. Fujimoto. Rev. Fujimoto is the resident minister of Mo'ili'ili Hongwanji.

  • 00:00 - Opening Remarks & Program

    00:28 - Ringing of the Kansho (temple bell)

    02:47 - Meditation

    03:28 - Vandana & Ti-Sarana (page 7 in the red service book)

    05:32 - Sutra: Juseige (page 54 in the red service book)

    10:59 - Recitation: The Creed (page 4 in the red service book)

    12:34 - Gatha: Hotokesama II (page 93 in Praises of the Buddha)

    14:51 - Dharma Talk: Rev. David Fujimoto

    30:56 - Gatha: Buddha Loves You (page 37 in Praises of the Buddha)

    32:40 - The Nembutsu (page 145 in Praises of the Buddha)

    34:31 - Announcements

    36:07 - Windward Mall Bon Dance

    39:16 - October Birthdays

    41:59 - Words of Thanksgiving (page 126 in the red service book)

    42:41 - October Dharma Service Schedule

    42:56 - How to Donate to WBT

  • We are now able to accept secure online donations using PayPal or a credit card. Please visit our Donation page for instructions or scan the QR code in the video.Item description

  • Download the Jodo Shinshu Service Book (the "red service book"): https://tinyurl.com/GetServiceBook

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Dharma Service

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Rev. Shingo Furusawa

Dharma Service for Sunday, September 7, 2025 with a Dharma Talk by Rev. Shingo Furusawa. This Jodo Shinshu Buddhist service was officiated by Rev. Furusawa. Rev. Furusawa is the Liaison Minister of Windward Buddhist Temple, effective August 1. His Dharma Talk is titled, "Listening."

  • 00:00 - Opening Remarks & Program

    00:16 - Ringing of the Kansho (temple bell)

    02:44 - Meditation

    03:40 - Vandana & Ti-Sarana (page 7 in the red service book)

    05:54 - Sutra: Gassho to Amida (page 123 in the red service book)

    12:27 - Recitation: Our Pledge

    13:36 - Gatha: Flying Free

    18:26 - Dharma Talk: Rev. Shingo Furusawa

    33:59 - Gatha: Buddha Loves You (page 37 in Praises of the Buddha)

    35:39 - The Nembutsu (page 145 in Praises of the Buddha)

    37:36 - Announcements

    45:50 - August & September Birthdays

    52:12 - Words of Thanksgiving (page 126 in the red service book)

    53:13 - September Dharma Service Schedule

    53:28 - How to Donate to WBT

  • We are now able to accept secure online donations using PayPal or a credit card. Please visit our Donation page for instructions or scan the QR code in the video.Item description

  • Download the Jodo Shinshu Service Book (the "red service book"): https://tinyurl.com/GetServiceBook

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