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Remembrance Day Dharma Service
Rev. Dr. Bert Sumikawa
Online Monthly Remembrance Day Dharma Service for Sunday, February 27, 2022 with Rev. Dr. Bert Sumikawa at Windward Buddhist Temple. Remembrance Day is a time to honor family, friends, and even pets who passed away during the month of February, regardless of the year. This Jodo Shinshu Buddhist church service was recorded at Windward Buddhist Temple, a Shin Buddhist Temple in Kailua, Hawaii.
We have resumed in-person Sunday Dharma Services at the temple. You must be fully vaccinated and present your vaccination card and a picture ID prior to entering the temple.
00:00 - Opening Remarks & Program
00:33 - Ringing of the kansho (temple bell)
02:43 - Meditation
03:56 - Vandana & Ti-Sarana (page 7 in the red service book)
06:11 - Aspiration
07:09 - Remembrance - February
10:04 - Sutra: Gassho With Amida
16:14 - Recitation: The Creed - II (page 4 in the red service book)
17:22 - Gatha: When We See the Golden Sun (page 173 in Praises of the Buddha)
19:29 - Dharma Talk: Rev. Dr. Bert Sumikawa
38:04 - Gatha: Namu Amida Butsu (I) (page 104 in Praises of the Buddha)
40:34 - The Nembutsu (page 107 in Praises of the Buddha)
41:39 - Closing Aspiration
42:29 - Announcements
44:28 - March Schedule
44:38 - How to Donate to WBT
Nirvana Day Service
Alan Goto & Rev. Dr. Bert Sumikawa
Nirvana Day Dharma Service for Sunday, February 13, 2022 with a Dharma Talk by guest speaker Alan Goto. This Jodo Shinshu Buddhist church service was recorded at Windward Buddhist Temple, a Shin Buddhist Temple in Kailua, Hawaii.
Nirvana Day is the day for remembering the death of Shakyamuni Buddha.
00:00 - Opening Remarks
00:15 - Ringing of the kansho (temple bell)
02:36 - Meditation
03:48 - Vandana & Ti-Sarana (page 7 in the red service book)
06:12 - Nirvana Day Aspiration
07:30 - Sutra: Shosinge (page 11 in the red service book)
14:14 - Recitation: Homages (page 2 in the red service book)
15:37 - Gatha: On This Morn (page 119 in Praises of the Buddha)
17:49 - Dharma Talk: Alan Goto
35:02 - Gatha: With These Hands (page 174 in Praises of the Buddha)
37:02 - The Nembutsu (page 107 in Praises of the Buddha)
39:10 - Announcements
46:29 - February Schedule
46:38 - How to Donate to WBT Online
Dana Day & Pet Memorial Service
Dr. Michael Cheang & Rev. Dr. Bert Sumikawa
Dana Day & Pet Memorial Service for Sunday, February 13, 2022 with a Dharma Talk by guest speaker Dr. Michael Cheang. Dr. Cheang has over 25 years of teaching experience at the University of Hawai’i at Manoa, where he teaches Family Resource Management and Family Public Policy. This service was recorded at Windward Buddhist Temple, a Shin Buddhist Temple in Kailua, Hawaii.
00:00 - Opening Remarks
00:37 - Ringing of the kansho (temple bell)
02:54 - Meditation
04:04 - Vandana & Ti-Sarana (page 7 in the red service book)
06:15 - Dana Day Aspiration
07:51 - Pet Memorial & Offering of Incense
11:33 - Sutra: Juseige (page 54 in the red service book)
17:09 - Recitation: Shinshu Pledge - II (page 6 in the red service book)
18:07 - Gatha: Buddha Loves You (page 24 in Praises of the Buddha)
19:28 - Dharma Talk: Dr. Michael Cheang
30:48 - Gatha: Oh, Light of Asia (page 117 in Praises of the Buddha)
32:53 - Nembutsu (page 107 in Praises of the Buddha)
34:43 - Announcements
38:35 - February Schedule
38:45 - How to Donate to WBT Online
Family Dharma Service
Bob Nishita & Rev. Dr. Bert Sumikawa
Online Dharma Service for Sunday, February 6, 2022 with a Dharma Talk by Lay Speaker Bob Nishita, recorded at Windward Buddhist Temple, a Shin Buddhist Temple in Kailua, Hawaii.
00:00 - Opening Remarks
00:25 - Ringing of the kansho (temple bell)
02:50 - Meditation
04:01 - Vandana & Ti-Sarana (page 7 in the red service book)
06:30 - Sutra: Verses Reaffirming the Vows (page 117 in the red service book)
13:03 - Recitation: Golden Chain of Love (page 126 in the red service book)
13:52 - Gatha: At Our Altar (page 16 in Praises of the Buddha)
16:06 - Dharma Talk: Bob Nishita
27:10 - Gatha: Hotokesama (II) (page 74 in Praises of the Buddha)
29:18 - Nembutsu (page 107 in Praises of the Buddha)
31:38 - Announcements
33:49 - February Schedule
34:07 - How to Donate to WBT Online
Family Dharma Service
Dr. Michael Jaffe & Rev. Dr. Bert Sumikawa
Online Dharma Service for Sunday, January 9, 2022 with a Dharma Talk, "The Dharma of Change," by Lay Speaker Dr. Michael Jaffe at Windward Buddhist Temple, a Shin Buddhist Temple in Kailua, Hawaii.
00:00 - Opening Remarks
00:12 - Ringing of the kansho (temple bell)
02:28 - Meditation
03:33 - Vandana & Ti-Sarana (page 7 in the red service book)
06:07 - Sutra: Gassho with Amida
12:21 - Recitation: Homages (page 2 in the red service book)
13:54 - Gatha: May Peace Prevail
17:27 - Dharma Talk: Dr. Michael Jaffe
36:11 - Gatha: Flying Free
40:25 - Nembutsu (page 107 in Praises of the Buddha)
42:10 - Announcements
47:25 - February Schedule
47:34 - How to Donate to WBT Online
Remembrance Day Dharma Service
Rev. Dr. Bert Sumikawa
Online Monthly Remembrance Day Dharma Service for Sunday, January 23, 2022 with Rev. Dr. Bert Sumikawa at Windward Buddhist Temple. Rev. Sumikawa's Dharma message is a discussion of why we chant Sutras, sing Gathas, and practice rituals.
Remembrance Day is a time to honor family, friends, and even pets who passed away during the month of January, regardless of the year.
We have resumed in-person Sunday Dharma Services at the temple. You must be fully vaccinated and present your vaccination card and a picture ID prior to entering the temple.
00:00 - Opening Remarks & Program
00:14 - Ringing of the kansho (temple bell)
03:51 - Vandana & Ti-Sarana (page 7 in the red service book)
06:02 - Remembrance Day - January
09:44 - Sutra: Twelve Homages (page 120 in the red service book)
16:23 - Recitation: Shinshu Pledge - II (page 6 in the red service book)
17:22 - Gatha: Quest of Life (page 126 in Praises of the Buddha)
19:50 - Dharma Talk: Rev. Dr. Bert Sumikawa
40:54 - Gatha: Hands Together in Gassho
43:11 - Nembutsu (page 107 in Praises of the Buddha)
44:30 - Closing Aspiration
45:16 - Announcements
47:16 - February Schedule
47:23 - How to Donate to WBT Online
Martin Luther King Jr Day Donation Drive
Hoonko Service
Rev. Kerry Kiyohara
Hoonko Service for Sunday, January 16, 2022 with a Dharma Talk by Rev. Kerry Kiyohara at Windward Buddhist Temple, a Shin Buddhist Temple in Kailua, Hawaii. Rev. Kiyohara, our guest speaker, is the resident minister of Makawao Buddhist Temple on the island of Maui.
The Hoonko service is the memorial service of our founder, Shinran Shonin.
00:00 - Opening Remarks & Program
00:27 - Ringing of the kansho (temple bell)
03:36 - Meditation
04:57 - Vandana & Ti-Sarana (page 7 in the red service book)
07:26 - Sanbujo
11:05 - Hoonko Aspiration
12:01 - Sutra: Shoshinge (page 11 in the red service book)
26:00 - Gatha: Shinshu Anthem (page 147 in Praises of the Buddha)
29:03 - Dharma Talk: Rev. Kerry Kiyohara
01:04:23 - Gatha: Ondokusan
01:07:11 - Nembutsu (page 107 in Praises of the Buddha)
01:08:25 - Closing Aspiration
01:09:08 - Announcements
Family Dharma Service
Rev. Dr. Bert Sumikawa
Family Dharma Service for Sunday, January 9, 2022 with a Dharma Talk by Rev. Dr. Bert Sumikawa at Windward Buddhist Temple, a Shin Buddhist Temple in Kailua, Hawaii. This was our first in-person service for 2022.
00:00 - Opening Remarks
00:32 - Ringing of the kansho (temple bell)
02:45 - Meditation
03:56 - Vandana & Ti-Sarana (page 7 in the red service book)
06:23 - Sutra: Gassho to Amida (page 123 in the red service book)
12:43 - Recitation: Homages (page 2 in the red service book)
14:13 - Gatha: Becoming Free (page 18 in Praises of the Buddha)
17:06 - Dharma Talk: Rev. Dr. Bert Sumikawa
35:20 - Gatha: With These Hands (page 174 in Praises of the Buddha)
37:09 - Nembutsu (page 107 in Praises of the Buddha)
38:48 - Announcements
43:29 - January Schedule
43:54 - How to Donate to WBT Online