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Remembrance Day Service

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Shirley Yanagisawa & Rev. Barbara Brennan

Remembrance Day Dharma Service for Sunday, December 24, 2023 with a Dharma Talk by Rev. Barbara Brennan at Windward Buddhist Temple. The service was officiated by Rev. Brennan. 

Remembrance Day is a time to honor family, friends, and even pets who passed away during the month of December, regardless of the year. This Jodo Shinshu Buddhist church service was recorded at Windward Buddhist Temple, a Shin Buddhist Temple in Kailua, Hawaii.

  • 00:00 - Opening Remarks & Program

    00:19 - Ringing of the kansho (temple bell)

    03:20 - Meditation

    04:07 - Vandana & Ti-Sarana (page 7 in the red service book)

    06:19 - San Bu Jo (page 9 in the red service book)

    10:52 - Remembrance

    18:42 - Sutra: Praises of the Buddha (page 112 in the red service book)

    28:56 - Recitation: Golden Chain of Love (page 126 in the red service book)

    30:01 - Gatha: Arigatai

    33:26 - Dharma Talk: Rev. Barbara Brennan

    49:04 - Gatha: Gentle Hands

    50:35 - The Nembutsu (page 135 in the red service book)

    52:52 - Announcements

    01:02:44 - Words of Thanksgiving (page 126 in the red service book)

    01:03:38 - December Schedule

    01:03:53 - How to Donate to WBT

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Happy Holidays!

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Bodhi Day Service

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Rev. Barbara Brennan & Rev. David Nakamoto

Bodhi Day Dharma Service for Sunday, December 17, 2023 with a Dharma Talk by guest speaker Rev. David Nakamoto at Windward Buddhist Temple. Rev. Nakamoto previously served at Kailua Hongwanji (now Windward Buddhist Temple) from 2010 until his retirement in 2017. Rev. Brennan officiated the service.

Bodhi Day was on December 8 and commemorates Shakyamuni Buddha's attainment of Awakening under the Bodhi tree. Rev. Nakamoto shares the story of how Siddhartha Gautama attained enlightenment.

  • 00:00 - Opening Remarks & Program

    00:20 - Ringing of the kansho (temple bell)

    03:12 - Offering of Flowers & Light

    03:59 - Meditation

    05:02 - Vandana & Ti-Sarana (page 7 in the red service book)

    07:19 - Loving Kindness Metta

    09:19 - San Bu Jo (page 9 in the red service book)

    12:44 - Bodhi Day Aspiration

    13:12 - Sutra: Sanbutsuge (page 46 in the red service book)

    21:45 - Gatha: The Bodhi Day (page 20 in Praises of the Buddha)

    27:13 - Dharma Talk: Rev. David Nakamoto

    51:34 - Gatha: At Our Altar (page 16 in Praises of the Buddha)

    53:36 - The Nembutsu (page 135 in the red service book)

    55:57 - Announcements

    01:04:28 - Words of Thanksgiving (page 126 in the red service book)

    01:05:23 - December Schedule

    01:05:38 - 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

December Intergenerational activity

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Intergenerational Dharma Service

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Rev. Barbara Brennan

Dharma Service for Sunday, December 10, 2023 with a Dharma Talk by Rev. Barbara Brennan at Windward Buddhist Temple. For today's intergenerational service, Rev. Brennan shared the story "What Do You Do With An Idea?" by Kobi Yamada (https://amzn.to/3R9Dcxe).

  • 00:00 - Opening Remarks & Program

    00:14 - Ringing of the kansho (temple bell)

    02:49 - Meditation

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

    06:09 - Sutra: Gassho With Amida

    12:45 - Recitation: Our Pledge

    14:07 - Gatha: Hotokesama II (page 74 in Praises of the Buddha)

    17:01 - Dharma Talk: Rev. Barbara Brennan

    27:32 - Gatha: When We See the Golden Sun (page 173 in Praises of the Buddha)

    29:23 - The Nembutsu (page 135 in the red service book)

    31:41 - Announcements

    37:02 - December Birthdays

    39:10 - December Schedule

    39:26 - How to Donate to WBT

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

Celebrating Birthdays

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Eitaikyo Service

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Rev. Dr. Bert Sumikawa

Eitaikyo Service for Sunday, November 26, 2023 with a Dharma Talk by Rev. Bert Sumikawa at Windward Buddhist Temple. The service was officiated by Rev. Sumikawa. 

Eitaikyo is a special service where we remember all those who came before us at our temple who have helped to propagate the Dharma, and, in doing so, have ensured that others are able to do so in the future as well. Eitaikyo is comprised of two Japanese words, Eitai ("perpetual") and Dokkyo ("sutras"). 

  • 00:00 - Opening Remarks & Program

    00:39 - Ringing of the kansho (temple bell)

    03:07 - Offering of Flowers & Light

    04:10 - Meditation

    05:01 - Vandana & Ti-Sarana (page 7 in the red service book)

    07:08 - San Bu Jo (page 9 in the red service book)

    10:32 - Eitaikyo Aspiration

    11:18 - Sutra: Praises of the Buddha (page 112 in the red service book)

    21:13 - Recitation: The Creed (page 4 in the red service book)

    23:02 - Gatha: Becoming Free (page 18 in Praises of the Buddha)

    26:00 - Dharma Talk: Rev. Dr. Bert Sumikawa

    43:07 - Gatha: Shinshu Anthem (page 147 in Praises of the Buddha)

    45:43 - The Nembutsu (page 135 in the red service book)

    47:52 - Announcements

    56:14 - Words of Thanksgiving (page 126 in the red service book)

    57:08 - December Schedule

    57:23 - 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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Remembrance Day Service

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Rev. Barbara Brennan

Remembrance Day Dharma Service for Sunday, November 12, 2023 with a Dharma Talk by Rev. Barbara Brennan at Windward Buddhist Temple. The service was officiated by Rev. Brennan. Rev. Brennan continued an earlier Dharma Talk about learning more about our altar and the Seven Patriarchs of Jodo Shinshu Buddhism.

Remembrance Day is a time to honor family, friends, and even pets who passed away during the month of November, regardless of the year. This Jodo Shinshu Buddhist church service was recorded at Windward Buddhist Temple, a Shin Buddhist Temple in Kailua, Hawaii.

  • 00:00 - Opening Remarks & Program

    00:25 - Ringing of the kansho (temple bell)

    02:58 - Meditation

    04:03 - Vandana & Ti-Sarana (page 7 in the red service book)

    06:13 - San Bu Jo (page 9 in the red service book)

    10:53 - Remembrance

    14:23 - Sutra: Sanbutsuge (page 46 in the red service book)

    22:42 - Recitation: The Creed (page 4 in the red service book)

    24:35 - Gatha: Golden Chain

    27:24 - Dharma Talk: Rev. Barbara Brennan

    44:13 - Gatha: At Our Altar (page 16 in Praises of the Buddha)

    46:01 - The Nembutsu (page 135 in the red service book)

    48:30 - Announcements

    59:39 - Words of Thanksgiving (page 126 in the red service book)

    01:00:29 - November Schedule

    01:00:43 - 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

Bingo Sunday

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Intergenerational Dharma Service

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Dennis Tashiro

Dharma Service for Sunday, November 5, 2023 with a Dharma Talk by Dennis Tashiro at Windward Buddhist Temple. The service was officiated by Certified Minister's Lay Assistant (CMLA) Cynthia Rodriguez. For today's intergenerational service, Dennis shared the story "The Pumpkin Patch" by Sybil Taylor, a story of meditation and interdependence.

  • 00:00 - Opening Remarks & Program

    00:14 - Ringing of the kansho (temple bell)

    03:13 - Meditation

    04:15 - Vandana & Ti-Sarana (page 7 in the red service book)

    06:21 - Sutra: Gassho With Amida

    12:36 - Recitation: Homages (page 2 in the red service book)

    14:18 - Gatha: Arigatai

    17:25 - Dharma Talk: Dennis Tashiro

    37:23 - Gatha: Namu Amida Butsu (page 104 in Praises of the Buddha)

    40:03 - The Nembutsu (page 135 in the red service book)

    42:19 - Announcements

    45:08 - November Birthdays

    48:32 - Words of Thanksgiving (page 126 in the red service book)

    49:34 - November Schedule

    49:49 - How to Donate to WBT

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

Intergenerational Activity

Celebrating Birthdays

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Family Dharma Service

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Rev. Barbara Brennan

Dharma Service for Sunday, October 29, 2023 with a Dharma Talk by Rev. Barbara Brennan at Windward Buddhist Temple. The service was officiated by Rev. Brennan. Rev. Brennan shares the story "Badger's Parting Gifts" by Susan Varley.

  • 00:00 - Opening Remarks & Program

    00:19 - Ringing of the kansho (temple bell)

    03:10 - Meditation

    04:14 - Vandana & Ti-Sarana (page 7 in the red service book)

    06:25 - Sutra: Twelve Homages (page 120 in the red service book)

    13:45 - Recitation: Our Pledge

    15:24 - Gatha: May Peace Prevail

    18:37 - Dharma Talk: Rev. Barbara Brennan

    34:18 - Gatha: Quest of Life (page 126 in Praises of the Buddha)

    36:14 - The Nembutsu (page 135 in the red service book)

    38:33 - Announcements

    44:20 - Halloween Costumes

    46:22 - Words of Thanksgiving (page 126 in the red service book)

    47:12 - November Schedule

    47:26 - 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

Halloween Costume Parade

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Remembrance Day Service

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Rev. Barbara Brennan

Remembrance Day Dharma Service for Sunday, October 22, 2023 with a Dharma Talk by Rev. Barbara Brennan at Windward Buddhist Temple. The service was officiated by Rev. Brennan. Rev. Brennan shares a short story about living each day to its fullest called "No Left Turns" by Michael Gartner.

Remembrance Day is a time to honor family, friends, and even pets who passed away during the months of August, September, or October, regardless of the year. This Jodo Shinshu Buddhist church service was recorded at Windward Buddhist Temple, a Shin Buddhist Temple in Kailua, Hawaii.

After the service, Prudence led us in a social concerns activity to assemble 100 period care kits for Ma’i Movement Hawaii. See photos from that activity here.

  • 00:00 - Opening Remarks & Program

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

    02:36 - Meditation

    03:27 - Vandana & Ti-Sarana (page 7 in the red service book)

    05:38 - San Bu Jo (page 9 in the red service book)

    09:21 - Remembrance

    18:46 - Sutra: Junirai (page 59 in the red service book)

    27:50 - Recitation: Golden Chain of Love (page 126 in the red service book)

    28:54 - Gatha: Children in Japan (page 29 in Praises of the Buddha)

    31:33 - Dharma Talk: Rev. Barbara Brennan

    48:16 - Gatha: Ondokusan / Gratefulness

    50:38 - The Nembutsu (page 135 in the red service book)

    53:23 - Announcements

    01:00:41 - Words of Thanksgiving (page 126 in the red service book)

    01:01:31 - October Schedule

    01:01:45 - 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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Family Dharma Service

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Shirley Yanagisawa

Dharma Service for Sunday, October 15, 2023 with a Dharma Talk by Lay Speaker Shirley Yanagisawa at Windward Buddhist Temple. The service was officiated by Rev. Barbara Brennan at Windward Buddhist Temple in Kailua, Hawaii. 

  • 00:00 - Opening Remarks & Program

    00:13 - Ringing of the kansho (temple bell)

    02:43 - Meditation

    03:47 - Vandana & Ti-Sarana (page 7 in the red service book)

    05:52 - Sutra: Verses Reaffirming the Vows (page 117 in the red service book)

    12:47 - Recitation: Shinshu Pledge - II (page 6 in the red service book)

    13:59 - Gatha: The Wondrous Gift of Peace (page 176 in Praises of the Buddha)

    16:17 - Dharma Talk: Shirley Yanagisawa

    33:28 - Gatha: Listen to His Voice (page 92 in Praises of the Buddha)

    35:36 - The Nembutsu (page 135 in the red service book)

    37:50 - Announcements

    42:50 - Words of Thanksgiving (page 126 in the red service book)

    43:36 - October Schedule

    43:50 - 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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Family Dharma Service

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Joy Nishida

Dharma Service for Sunday, October 8, 2023 with a Dharma Talk by WBT Board Member and Jr. YBA Advisor Joy Nishida at Windward Buddhist Temple. The service was officiated by Rev. Brennan at Windward Buddhist Temple in Kailua, Hawaii. Joy's Dharma Talk is titled "Living With Grief."

  • 00:00 - Opening Remarks & Program

    00:23 - Ringing of the kansho (temple bell)

    02:56 - Meditation

    03:47 - Vandana & Ti-Sarana (page 7 in the red service book)

    06:11 - Sutra: Juseige (page 54 in the red service book)

    12:04 - Recitation: The Creed (page 4 in the red service book)

    13:49 - Gatha: With These Hands (page 174 in Praises of the Buddha)

    15:49 - Dharma Talk: Joy Nishida

    34:19 - Gatha: On This Morn (page 119 in Praises of the Buddha)

    36:16 - The Nembutsu (page 135 in the red service book)

    38:26 - Announcements

    38:35 - Windward Mall Bon Dance

    47:45 - Words of Thanksgiving (page 126 in the red service book)

    48:35 - October Schedule

    48:49 - 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

Bingo Sunday