Rev. Kevin Kuniyuki
Family Dharma Service for Sunday, September 6, 2026 with a Dharma Talk by guest speaker Rev. Kevin Kuniyuki. This Jodo Shinshu Buddhist service was officiated by Rev. Kuniyuki. As we approach the Fall Ohigan, Rev. Kuniyuki explains the origins of the Ohigan services and the paramitas.
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00:00 - Opening Remarks & Program
00:24 - Ringing of the Kansho (temple bell)
02:31 - Meditation
03:12 - Vandana & Ti-Sarana (page 7 in the red service book)
05:30 - Sutra: Junirai (page 59 in the red service book)
15:14 - Recitation: Our Pledge
16:33 - Gatha: Ondokusan / Gratefulness II
19:07 - Dharma Talk: Rev. Kevin Kuniyuki
38:30 - Gatha: At Our Altar (page 22 in Praises of the Buddha)
40:41 - The Nembutsu (page 145 in Praises of the Buddha)
42:28 - Announcements
47:56 - August & September Birthdays
52:55 - Words of Thanksgiving
53:39 - September Dharma Service Schedule
53:54 - How to Donate to WBT
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Intergenerational activity
Our intergenerational activity for September was folding and making cranes for the International Day of Peace and Peace Day in Hawaii, celebrated on September 21. Two types of cranes were made; origami-style, as well as coloring and cutting from a template.
