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Remembrance Day Service

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Rev. Sol Kalu

Remembrance Dharma Service for Sunday, September 22, 2024 with a Dharma Talk by Rev. Sol Kalu. This Jodo Shinshu Buddhist service was officiated by Rev. Kalu. Rev. Kalu shared the story of Pandora's Box and thoughts on war, peace, and Buddhism.

The monthly Remembrance Service is a time to honor family, friends, and even pets who passed away during the month of August and September, 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

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

    03:35 - Vandana & Ti-Sarana (page 7 in the red service book)

    05:58 - San Bu Jo (page 9 in the red service book)

    09:26 - Remembrance Aspiration

    10:19 - Remembrance

    17:19 - Sutra: Verses Reaffirming the Vows (page 117 in the red service book)

    24:22 - Recitation: Our Pledge

    25:41 - Gatha: Becoming Free (page 18 in Praises of the Buddha)

    29:05 - Dharma Talk: Rev. Sol Kalu

    44:02 - Gatha: Shinshu Anthem (page 147 in Praises of the Buddha)

    46:36 - The Nembutsu (page 135 in the red service book)

    48:30 - Announcements

    53:36 - Words of Thanksgiving (page 126 in the red service book)

    54:27 - September Dharma Service Schedule

    54:43 - How to Donate to WBT

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Autumn Ohigan Service

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Rev. Eric Matsumoto & Rev. Sol Kalu

Autumn Ohigan Dharma Service for Sunday, September 15, 2024 with a Dharma Talk by guest speaker, Rev. Eric Matsumoto, resident minister of Aiea Hongwanji Mission and former Bishop of Honpa Hongwanji Mission of Hawaii. This Jodo Shinshu Buddhist church service was officiated by Rev. Kalu and recorded at Windward Buddhist Temple, a Shin Buddhism Temple in Kailua, Hawaii.

Rev. Matsumoto shares the story, "The Gift of Nothing," by Patrick McDonnell.

Shin Buddhists traditionally celebrate Ohigan (“the other shore") twice a year at the spring and fall equinox, the time at which day and night are equal.

  • 00:00 - Opening Remarks & Program

    00:17 - Ringing of the Kansho (temple bell)

    02:52 - Offering of Flowers & Light

    03:48 - Vandana & Ti-Sarana (page 7 in the red service book)

    06:03 - San Bu Jo (page 9 in the red service book)

    10:29 - Sutra: Juseige (page 54 in the red service book)

    16:20 - Recitation: Golden Chain of Love (page 126 in the red service book)

    17:26 - Gatha: At Our Altar (page 16 in Praises of the Buddha)

    19:12 - Dharma Talk: Rev. Eric Matsumoto

    51:54 - Gatha: May Peace Prevail

    53:13 - The Nembutsu (page 135 in the red service book)

    56:47 - Announcements

    01:04:56 - Words of Thanksgiving (page 126 in the red service book)

    01:05:50 - September Dharma Service Schedule

    01:06:06 - How to Donate to WBT

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Intergenerational Activity

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Family Dharma Service

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Rev. Sol Kalu

Dharma Service for Sunday, September 1, 2024 with a Dharma Talk, by WBT's new resident minister, Rev. Sol Kalu. This Jodo Shinshu Buddhist church service was officiated by Rev. Kalu and recorded at Windward Buddhist Temple, a Shin Buddhism Temple in Kailua, Hawaii.

We're back after our summer break in August and our first Dharma Service with Rev. Sol Kalu, who became resident minister of Windward Buddhist Temple as of August 1.

We will not have a service at WBT on Sunday, September 8 due to the Honpa Hongwanji Mission of Hawaii's Triple Celebration commemoration. The year 2023 marked the 850th anniversary of the birth of Shinran Shonin, the founder of the Jodo Shinshu Buddhist tradition. The year 2024 is the 800th anniversary of the establishment of the Jodo Shinshu teaching and the 135th anniversary of the Honpa Hongwanji Mission of Hawaii.

  • 00:00 - Opening Remarks & Program

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

    03:08 - Meditation

    03:51 - Vandana & Ti-Sarana (page 7 in the red service book)

    06:09 - Sutra: Praises of the Buddha (page 112 in the red service book)

    16:24 - Recitation: Homages (page 2 in the red service book)

    17:53 - Gatha: Quest of Life (page 126 in Praises of the Buddha)

    20:12 - Dharma Talk: Rev. Sol Kalu

    38:54 - Gatha: Hotokesama (II) (page 74 in Praises of the Buddha)

    41:12 - The Nembutsu (page 135 in the red service book)

    43:22 - Announcements

    49:08 - August & September Birthdays

    51:37 - Words of Thanksgiving (page 126 in the red service book)

    52:27 - September Dharma Service Schedule

    52:43 - How to Donate to WBT

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Remembrance Day Service

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Rev. Barbara Brennan & Rev. Bert Sumikawa

Remembrance Dharma Service for Sunday, July 28, 2024 with a Dharma Talk by Rev. Barbara Brennan. This Jodo Shinshu Buddhist service was officiated by Rev. Barbara Brennan and Rev. Dr. Bert Sumikawa.

This was Rev. Brennan's final Dharma Service as Windward Buddhist Temple's Minister. Rev. Brennan will be retiring on July 31, 2024. Mahalo to Rev. Barbara for all that she's done for Windward Buddhist Temple over the last two years! Watch our aloha to Rev. Barbara at 50:02 in the video.

This was also the final service before we take our annual summer break in August. There will be no Sunday Dharma Services during the month of August. Our next service will be on Sunday, September 1, which will be officiated by our new resident minister, Rev. Sol Kalu.

The monthly Remembrance Service is a time to honor family, friends, and even pets who passed away during the month of July, 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

    00:11 - Ringing of the Kansho (temple bell)

    03:18 - Meditation

    04:11 - Vandana & Ti-Sarana (page 7 in the red service book)

    06:21 - San Bu Jo (page 9 in the red service book)

    09:38 - Remembrance

    14:52 - Sutra: Sanbutsuge (page 46 in the red service book)

    23:08 - Recitation: Shinshu Pledge II (page 6 in the red service book)

    24:12 - Gatha: Arigatai

    27:03 - Dharma Talk: Rev. Barbara Brennan

    40:44 - Gatha: Namo Amida Butsu I (page 104 in Praises of the Buddha)

    44:22 - The Nembutsu (page 135 in the red service book)

    46:05 - Announcements

    50:02 - Aloha Rev. Barbara

    53:11 - Words of Thanksgiving (page 126 in the red service book)

    54:27 - Summer Service Schedule

    54:42 - 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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Family Dharma Service

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Prudence Kusano & Rev. Barbara Brennan

Dharma Service for Sunday, July 21, 2024 with a Dharma Talk, "Generosity, Attachment, & So Much More" by WBT lay speaker and board member, Prudence Kusano. This Jodo Shinshu Buddhist church service was officiated by Rev. Barbara Brennan and Rev. Bert Sumikawa and recorded at Windward Buddhist Temple, a Shin Buddhism Temple in Kailua, Hawaii.

Mahalo (thank you) to all those who came out to our Bon Dance on Saturday, July 13. We didn't have service on July 14, as it was a temple clean-up day after the Bon Dance. A big thank you to all the volunteers who helped with setting up the yagura, stringing up the lights and chochin lanterns, donating ingredients and preparing all the food for the Food Concession, baking manju, prepapring bitter melon and takuan and more, setting up audio equipment, and taking everything down after Bon Dance.

  • 00:00 - Opening Remarks & Program

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

    02:50 - Meditation

    03:54 - Vandana & Ti-Sarana (page 7 in the red service book)

    06:07 - Sutra: Gassho With Amida

    12:52 - Recitation: The Creed (page 4 in the red service book)

    14:27 - Gatha: Shinshu Anthem (page 147 in Praises of the Buddha)

    17:25 - Dharma Talk: Prudence Kusano

    35:29 - Gatha: Buddha Loves You (page 24 in Praises of the Buddha)

    36:59 - The Nembutsu (page 135 in the red service book)

    39:14 - Announcements

    45:14 - Words of Thanksgiving (page 126 in the red service book)

    46:02 - July Dharma Service Schedule

    46:18 - How to Donate to WBT

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Obon & Hatsubon Service

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Rev. Jeffrey Soga

Our annual Obon & Hastubon Service held on Sunday, July 7, 2024 with a Dharma Talk by guest speaker Rev. Jeffrey Soga, resident minister of Waipahu Hongwanji. Obon is a time when Buddhists remember those who have left this world before us, with gratitude for enabling us to exist and to encounter the dharma. This was also our Hatsubon Service, for families of those who passed away since the last Obon.

The service was officiated by Rev. Sumikawa at Windward Buddhist Temple in Kailua, Hawaii.

Join us at our Bon Dance in Kailua on Saturday, July 13, 2024. One night only! Visit https://tinyurl.com/bondance2024 or https://windwardbuddhisttemple.org for details.

  • 00:00 - Opening Remarks & Program

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

    02:58 - Offering of Flowers & Light

    03:45 - Meditation 04:41 - Vandana & Ti-Sarana (page 7 in the red service book)

    06:57 - San Bu Jo (page 9 in the red service book)

    10:11 - Obon Aspiration

    11:22 - Hatsubon Remembrance

    14:28 - Sanbutsuge (page 46 in the red service book)

    22:16 - Gatha: Obon Obon It's Festival Day (page 115 in Praises of the Buddha)

    24:43 - Dharma Talk: Rev. Jeffrey Soga

    51:53 - Gatha: Ondokusan/Gratefulness

    54:19 - The Nembutsu (page 135 in the red service book)

    56:45 - Announcements

    01:06:25 - July Birthdays

    01:08:09 - Words of Thanksgiving (page 126 in the red service book)

    01:09:03 - July Schedule

    01:09:19 - How to Donate to WBT

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July Birthdays

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Remembrance Day Service

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Rev. Barbara Brennan & Rev. Bert Sumikawa

Remembrance Dharma Service for Sunday, June 30, 2024 with a Dharma Talk by Rev. Dr. Bert Sumikawa. This Jodo Shinshu Buddhist service was officiated by Rev. Sumikawa and Rev. Barbara Brennan. 

Join us for our Bon Dance in Kailua on Saturday, July 13, 2024 from 7 pm - 10 pm!

The monthly Remembrance Service is a time to honor family, friends, and even pets who passed away during the month of June, 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

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

    03:12 - Meditation

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

    06:15 - San Bu Jo (page 9 in the red service book)

    10:06 - Remembrance

    14:52 - Sutra: Twelve Homages (page 120 in the red service book)

    21:44 - Recitation: Homages (page 2 in the red service book)

    23:40 - Gatha: On This Morn (page 119 in Praises of the Buddha)

    26:08 - Dharma Talk: Rev. Bert Sumikawa

    46:07 - Gatha: Flying Free

    50:20 - The Nembutsu (page 135 in the red service book)

    52:41 - Announcements

    01:02:14 - Words of Thanksgiving (page 126 in the red service book)

    01:03:01 - July Dharma Service Schedule

    01:03:17 - How to Donate to WBT

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Family Dharma Service

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Neil Yamamoto

Dharma Service for Sunday, June 23, 2024 with a Dharma Talk by WBT lay speaker and board member, Neil Yamamoto. This Jodo Shinshu Buddhist church service was officiated by Rev. Barbara Brennan and recorded at Windward Buddhist Temple, a Shin Buddhism Temple in Kailua, Hawaii. Neil is a foodie and, like his earlier Dharma Talks, he brings a fun perspective to food and his Buddhism journey.

  • 00:00 - Opening Remarks & Program

    00:17 - Ringing of the Kansho (temple bell)

    03:20 - Meditation

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

    06:19 - Sutra: Junirai (page 59 in the red service book)

    15:43 - Recitation: Our Pledge

    17:08 - Gatha: At Our Altar (page 16 in Praises of the Buddha)

    19:33 - Dharma Talk: Neil Yamamoto

    30:50 - Gatha: Quest of Life (page 126 in Praises of the Buddha)

    33:10 - The Nembutsu (page 135 in the red service book)

    35:11 - Announcements

    40:12 - Words of Thanksgiving (page 126 in the red service book)

    41:03 - June Dharma Service Schedule

    41:18 - How to Donate to WBT

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Father's Day Dharma Service

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Shirley Yanagisawa & Rev. Barbara Brennan

Dharma Service for Sunday, June 16, 2024 with a Dharma Talk by WBT lay speaker, Shirley Yanagisawa. This Jodo Shinshu Buddhist church service was officiated by Rev. Barbara Brennan & Rev. Bert Sumikawa and recorded at Windward Buddhist Temple, a Shin Buddhism Temple in Kailua, Hawaii.

Shirley reads a book about friendship and sharing, "Too Many Mangos" by Tammy Paikai and Don Robinson. Buy the book on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3z578Fy

  • 00:00 - Opening Remarks & Program

    00:24 - Ringing of the Kansho (temple bell)

    02:44 - Meditation

    03:30 - Vandana & Ti-Sarana (page 7 in the red service book)

    05:42 - Sutra: Verses Reaffirming the Vows (page 117 in the red service book)

    12:31 - Recitation: Shinshu Pledge II (page 6 in the red service book)

    13:40 - Gatha: Hotokesama II (page 74 in Praises of the Buddha)

    16:05 - Dharma Talk: Shirley Yanagisawa

    29:16 - Gatha: Arigatai

    31:55 - The Nembutsu (page 135 in the red service book)

    34:22 - Announcements

    41:50 - Words of Thanksgiving (page 126 in the red service book)

    42:41 - June Dharma Service Schedule

    42:56 - How to Donate to WBT

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Ron’s Lego Display

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Family Dharma Service

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Dennis Tashiro, Emma Fujikawa, Lisa Fujikawa, & Rev. Barbara Brennan

Dharma Service for Sunday, June 9, 2024 with a Dharma Talk by Rev. Barbara Brennan. This Jodo Shinshu Buddhist church service was officiated by Rev. Barbara Brennan & Rev. Bert Sumikawa and recorded at Windward Buddhist Temple, a Shin Buddhism Temple in Kailua, Hawaii.

During the announcements, we recognized Emma Fujikawa, who graduated from high school as part of the Class of 2024. Emma is a Junior YBA member and serves as an MC for WBT's Dharma services. Congratulations Emma and best wishes at Oregon State!

  • 00:00 - Opening Remarks & Program

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

    02:45 - Meditation

    03:44 - Vandana & Ti-Sarana (page 7 in the red service book)

    05:51 - Sutra: Juseige (page 54 in the red service book)

    12:44 - Recitation: The Creed (page 4 in the red service book)

    14:22 - Gatha: Shinshu Anthem (page 147 in Praises of the Buddha)

    17:35 - Dharma Talk: Rev. Barbara Brennan

    36:37 - Gatha: Becoming Free (page 18 in Praises of the Buddha)

    39:29 - The Nembutsu (page 135 in the red service book)

    41:46 - Announcements

    46:03 - Congratulations Emma

    47:46 - Words of Thanksgiving (page 126 in the red service book)

    48:52 - June Dharma Service Schedule

    49:07 - 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