Shinran, the Founder of Jodo Shin Buddhism
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Earth Day & Remembrance Day Service
Rev. Dr. Bert Sumikawa
Earth Day & Remembrance Day Dharma Service for Sunday, April 24, 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 April, 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
00:31 - Ringing of the kansho (temple bell)
02:57 - Meditation
04:03 - Vandana & Ti-Sarana (page 7 in the red service book)
06:20 - San Bu Jo & Aspiration
08:26 - Remembrance - April
12:07 - Sutra: Praises of the Buddha (page 112 in the red service book)
22:12 - Recitation: Golden Chain of Love (page 126 in the red service book)
23:05 - Gatha: May Peace Prevail
26:02 - Dharma Talk: Rev. Dr. Bert Sumikawa
46:14 - Gatha: Flying Free
50:45 - The Nembutsu (page 107 in Praises of the Buddha)
51:56 - Closing Aspiration
52:50 - Announcements
59:37 - May Schedule
59:57 - How to Donate to WBT
Earth Day 2022: Kuulei Road Clean Up
Happy Earth Day! On Saturday, April 23, 2022, WBT members and families cleaned up Kuulei Road in Kailua, which is the street fronting the temple.
Eshinni & Kakushinni Day Service
Rev. Kumika Soga & Rev. Dr. Bert Sumikawa
Eshinni & Kakushinni Day Service for Sunday, April 17, 2022 with a Dharma Talk by Rev. Kumika Soga at Windward Buddhist Temple, a Shin Buddhist Temple in Kailua, Hawaii.
Each year, a special service is held in honor of Eshinni, the wife of Jodo Shinshu founder, Shinran Shonin, and their youngest daughter, Kakushinni. We honor Eshinni and her dedication to Shinran. We rejoice in the memory of Shinran’s daughter Kakushinni because had it not been for her, his teaching might not be available for us.
00:00 - Opening Remarks & Program
00:21 - Ringing of the kansho (temple bell)
02:33 - Meditation
04:03 - Vandana & Ti-Sarana (page 7 in the red service book)
06:16 - Eshinni & Kakushinni Day Aspiration
07:46 - Sutra: Sanbutsuge (page 47 in the red service book)
15:30 - Gatha: On This Morn (page 119 in Praises of the Buddha)
20:58 - Dharma Talk: Rev. Kumika Soga
50:16 - Gatha: With These Hands (page 174 in Praises of the Buddha)
52:02 - Nembutsu (page 107 in Praises of the Buddha)
53:14 - Closing Aspiration
54:01 - Announcements
Buddha Day Service
Rev. Irene Nakamoto & Rev. Dr. Bert Sumikawa
Buddha Day / Hana Matsuri Service for Sunday, April 10, 2022 with a Dharma Talk by Rev. Irene Nakamoto at Windward Buddhist Temple, a Shin Buddhist Temple in Kailua, Hawaii.
Buddha Day, also known as Hana Matsuri, commemorates the birth of Siddhartha Gautama in Lumbini Garden. This is a recording of the complete Buddha Day service, including the pouring of sweet tea over the Baby Buddha and Rev. Nakamoto's Dharma message.
00:00 - Opening Remarks & Program
00:28 - Ringing of the kansho (temple bell)
02:34 - Meditation
03:39 - Vandana & Ti-Sarana (page 7 in the red service book)
06:01 - Buddha Day Aspiration
07:11 - Sutra: Kanmoku-ge & Pouring of Sweet Tea
18:59 - Gatha: Happy Buddha Day (page 56 in Praises of the Buddha)
21:19 - Dharma Talk: Rev. Irene Nakamoto
52:52 - Gatha: Floral Festival (page 46 in Praises of the Buddha)
55:32 - Nembutsu (page 107 in Praises of the Buddha)
56:43 - Closing Aspiration
57:35 - Announcements
Remembrance Day Service
Rev. Dr. Bert Sumikawa
Online Monthly Remembrance Day Dharma Service for Sunday, March 27, 2022 with Rev. Dr. Bert Sumikawa at Windward Buddhist Temple. Rev. Sumikawa's Dharma Talk is titled, "No worries. Amida's got you covered." Remembrance Day is a time to honor family, friends, and even pets who passed away during the month of March, 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
00:23 - Ringing of the kansho (temple bell)
02:47 - Meditation
03:39 - Vandana & Ti-Sarana (page 7 in the red service book)
05:57 - San Bu Jo & Aspiration
08:11 - Remembrance - March
12:36 - Sutra: Shoshinge
18:50 - Recitation: The Creed - II (page 4 in the red service book)
19:55 - Gatha: Hands Together in Gassho
22:41 - Dharma Talk: Rev. Dr. Bert Sumikawa
47:24 - Gatha: Oh, Light of Asia (page 117 in Praises of the Buddha)
49:28 - The Nembutsu (page 107 in Praises of the Buddha)
50:32 - Closing Aspiration
51:12 - Announcements
01:04:04 - April Schedule
01:04:25 - How to Donate to WBT
Reopening Update #3
Effective Saturday, March 26, 2022, Windward Buddhist Temple will no longer require masks to be worn inside the temple. This is in alignment with the end of the State of Hawaii’s indoor mask mandate as of 11:59 pm on March 25, 2022.
Masks will be optional, and those who want to wear masks should continue to do so.
If you are not feeling well, please do not visit the temple.
As announced on March 3, we are no longer requiring proof of vaccination to enter the temple. However, as always, you are encouraged to consult with your doctor and if you are eligible to be vaccinated, please do so.
Spring Ohigan Service
Rev. Mariko Nishiyama & Rev. Dr. Bert Sumikawa
Spring Ohigan Service with Rev. Mariko Nishiyama. Mahalo Rev. Nishiyama for an insightful and deep Dharma Talk.
Family Dharma Service
Rev. Dr. Bert Sumikawa
Family Dharma Service for Sunday, March 13, 2022 with Rev. Dr. Bert Sumikawa at Windward Buddhist Temple. This Jodo Shinshu Buddhist church service was recorded at Windward Buddhist Temple in Kailua, Hawaii.
00:00 - Opening Remarks & Program
00:38 - Ringing of the kansho (temple bell)
03:08 - Meditation
04:04 - Vandana & Ti-Sarana (page 7 in the red service book)
06:26 - Sutra Chanting: Junirai (page 59 in the red service book)
14:56 - Recitation: Golden Chain of Love (page 126 in the red service book)
16:02 - Gatha: Name Amida Butsu (page 104 in Praises of the Buddha)
18:45 - Dharma Talk: Rev. Dr. Bert Sumikawa
38:10 - Gatha: Becoming Free (page 18 in Praises of the Buddha)
41:03 - The Nembutsu (page 107 in Praises of the Buddha)
42:16 - Closing Aspiration
42:59 - Announcements
49:33 - March Schedule
50:00 - How to Donate to WBT
Family Dharma Service
Joy Nishida
Family Dharma Service for Sunday, March 6, 2022 with Rev. Dr. Bert Sumikawa and Lay Speaker Joy Nishida at Windward Buddhist Temple. This Jodo Shinshu Buddhist church service was recorded at Windward Buddhist Temple in Kailua, Hawaii. We have resumed in-person Sunday Dharma Services at the temple.
00:00 - Opening Remarks & Program
00:13 - Ringing of the kansho (temple bell)
02:44 - Meditation
03:40 - Vandana & Ti-Sarana (page 7 in the red service book)
05:58 - Sutra: Verses Reaffirming the Vows (page 117 in the red service book)
12:46 - Recitation: Homages (page 2 in the red service book)
13:52 - Gatha: Becoming Free (page 18 in Praises of the Buddha)
17:10 - Dharma Talk: Joy Nishida
32:50 - Gatha: Quest of Life (page 126 in Praises of the Buddha)
34:55 - The Nembutsu (page 107 in Praises of the Buddha)
36:01 - Closing Aspiration
36:40 - Announcements
41:54 - March Schedule
42:04 - How to Donate to WBT