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Family Dharma Service

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Prudence Kusano & Keiji Kukino

Dharma Service for Sunday, July 17, 2022 with a Dharma Talk by Prudence Kusano, Kyodan President, at Windward Buddhist Temple. This Jodo Shinshu Buddhist church service was recorded at Windward Buddhist Temple, a Shin Buddhist Temple in Kailua, Hawaii.

Book featured in Prudence's Dharma Talk: No Ordinary Pizza by Sara Marlowe

  • 00:00 - Opening Remarks & Program

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

    02:37 - Meditation

    03:55 - Vandana & Ti-Sarana (page 7 in the red service book)

    06:11 - Sutra: Verses Reaffirming the Vows (page 117 in the red service book)

    13:05 - Recitation: Shinshu Pledge II (page 6 in the red service book)

    14:00 - Gatha: At Our Altar (page 16 in Praises of the Buddha)

    16:03 - Dharma Talk: Prudence Kusano

    29:19 - Gatha: Buddhist Children (page 26 in Praises of the Buddha)

    31:32 - The Nembutsu (page 107 in Praises of the Buddha)

    32:44 - Closing Aspiration

    33:46 - Announcements

    37:13 - Words of Thanksgiving (page 126 in the red service book)

    38:02 - July Schedule

    38:21 - Support WBT with AmazonSmile

    38:31 - How to Donate to WBT

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Country Market Fundraiser

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Obon & Hatsubon Service

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Rev. Jan Youth & Rev. Dr. Bert Sumikawa

Obon and Hatsubon Service for Sunday, July 3, 2022 with a Dharma Talk by Rev. Jan Youth at Windward Buddhist Temple. Rev. Youth's Dharma Talk focuses on the nature of Buddhism and the concept of impermanence.

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)

    02:34 - Offering of Flowers & Light

    03:33 - Meditation

    04:35 - Vandana & Ti-Sarana (page 7 in the red service book)

    06:56 - Obon Aspiration

    10:52 - Amida-kyo, Hatsubon, & Obon

    17:58 - Gatha: Obon, Obon, It's Festival Day (II) (page 115 in Praises of the Buddha)

    20:47 - Dharma Talk: Rev. Jan Youth

    41:43 - Gatha: Ondokusan (II) / Gratefulness

    44:12 - The Nembutsu (page 107 in Praises of the Buddha)

    45:18 - Closing Aspiration

    46:16 - Announcements

    52:26 - Words of Thanksgiving

    53:18 - July Schedule

    53:37 - Support WBT with AmazonSmile

    53:46 - 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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Remembrance Day Service

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Rev. Dr. Bert Sumikawa

Remembrance Day Dharma Service for Sunday, June 26, 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 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

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

    02:29 - Meditation

    03:34 - Vandana & Ti-Sarana (page 7 in the red service book)

    05:47 - San Bu Jo & Aspiration

    09:51 - Remembrance - June

    13:20 - Sutra: Juseige (page 54 in the red service book)

    19:14 - Recitation: Golden Chain of Love (page 126 in the red service book)

    20:40 - Gatha: Namu Amida Butsu (page 104 in Praises of the Buddha)

    23:45 - Dharma Talk: Rev. Dr. Bert Sumikawa

    45:31 - Gatha: On This Morn (page 119 in Praises of the Buddha)

    47:59 - The Nembutsu (page 107 in Praises of the Buddha)

    49:05 - Closing Aspiration

    49:35 - Announcements

    53:00 - July Schedule

    53:10 - 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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Father's Day Service

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Dennis Tashiro and the Tashiro Family

Father's Day Dharma Service for Sunday, June 19, 2022 with a Dharma Talk by Dennis Tashiro at Windward Buddhist Temple. Dennis shares a message given over 40 years ago at the Southern Alameda County Buddhist Church on January 7, 1979 titled, "The Most Unforgettable Buddhist I Have Known." The service was led by our Lay Minister's Aids-in-training. This Jodo Shinshu Buddhist church service was recorded at Windward Buddhist Temple, a Shin Buddhist Temple in Kailua, Hawaii.

  • 00:00 - Opening Remarks & Program

    00:10 - Ringing of the kansho (temple bell)

    01:53 - Meditation

    02:57 - Vandana & Ti-Sarana (page 7 in the red service book)

    05:13 - Sutra: Praises of the Buddha (page 112 in the red service book)

    14:18 - Recitation: The Creed - II (page 4 in the red service book)

    15:29 - Gatha: Hotokesama (II) (page 74 in Praises of the Buddha)

    18:08 - Dharma Talk: Dennis Tashiro

    36:44 - Gatha: With These Hands (page 174 in Praises of the Buddha)

    38:33 - The Nembutsu (page 107 in Praises of the Buddha)

    39:44 - Closing Aspiration

    40:28 - Announcements

    44:17 - June Schedule

    44:26 - Support WBT with AmazonSmile

    44:36 - How to Donate to WBT

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

Celebrating Father’s Day

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Family Dharma Service

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Rev. Dr. Bert Sumikawa

Dharma Service for Sunday, June 12, 2022 with a Dharma Talk by Rev. Dr. Bert Sumikawa at Windward Buddhist Temple. The service was led by our Lay Minister's Aids-in-training. 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)

    01:56 - Meditation

    02:46 - Vandana & Ti-Sarana (page 7 in the red service book)

    05:09 - Sutra: Sanbutsuge (page 46 in the red service book)

    13:11 - Recitation: Homages (page 2 in the red service book)

    14:29 - Gatha: Splendor of an Evening Sky (page 156 in Praises of the Buddha)

    16:38 - Dharma Talk: Rev. Dr. Bert Sumikawa

    35:36 - Gatha: At our Altar (page 16 in Praises of the Buddha)

    37:34 - The Nembutsu (page 107 in Praises of the Buddha)

    38:48 - Closing Aspiration

    39:30 - Announcements

    44:30 - June Schedule

    44:39 - Support WBT with AmazonSmile

    44:49 - How to Donate to WBT

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

Bingo Sunday

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Family Dharma Service

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Neil Yamamoto

"The Buddhist Wisdom of the Loco Moco" Dharma Service for Sunday, June 5, 2022 with a Dharma Talk by Neil Yamamoto at Windward Buddhist Temple. The service was led by our Lay Minister's Aids-in-training. This Jodo Shinshu Buddhist church service was recorded at Windward Buddhist Temple, a Shin Buddhist Temple in Kailua, Hawaii.

  • 00:00 - Opening Remarks & Program

    00:09 - Ringing of the kansho (temple bell)

    02:49 - Meditation

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

    06:03 - Sutra: Twelve Homages (page 120 in the red service book)

    13:15 - Recitation: Our Pledge

    14:38 - Gatha: Children in Japan (page 29 in Praises of the Buddha)

    16:45 - Dharma Talk: Neil Yamamoto

    26:03 - Gatha: Quest of Life (page 126 in Praises of the Buddha)

    28:12 - The Nembutsu (page 107 in Praises of the Buddha)

    29:21 - Closing Aspiration

    30:04 - Announcements

    31:14 - June Birthdays

    39:41 - June Schedule

    40:00 - 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

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Family Dharma Service

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Wyatt Fujikawa & Rev. Dr. Bert Sumikawa

Dharma Service for Sunday, May 29, 2022 with Rev. Dr. Bert Sumikawa at Windward Buddhist Temple. Today we also celebrated with WBT and Jr. YBA member Wyatt Fujikawa on his graduation from University Lab School. This Jodo Shinshu Buddhist church service was recorded at Windward Buddhist Temple, a Shin Buddhist Temple in Kailua, Hawaii.

  • 00:00 - Opening Remarks & Program

    00:05 - Ringing of the kansho (temple bell)

    02:30 - Meditation

    03:19 - Vandana & Ti-Sarana (page 7 in the red service book)

    05:48 - Sutra: Juseige (page 54 in the red service book)

    13:04 - Recitation: Golden Chain of Love (page 126 in the red service book)

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

    17:23 - Dharma Talk: Rev. Dr. Bert Sumikawa

    37:00 - Gatha: Ondokusan II (page 123 in Praises of the Buddha)

    38:24 - The Nembutsu (page 107 in Praises of the Buddha)

    39:33 - Closing Aspiration

    40:19 - Announcements

    40:40 - Recognition of Wyatt Fujikawa

    48:42 - June Schedule

    49:00 - 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. Dr. Bert Sumikawa

Remembrance Day Dharma Service for Sunday, May 22, 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 May, 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

    00:08 - Ringing of the kansho (temple bell)

    02:33 - Meditation

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

    06:01 - San Bu Jo & Aspiration

    08:01 - Remembrance - May

    10:21 - Sutra: Verses Reaffirming the Vows (page 117 in the red service book)

    16:55 - Recitation: The Creed - II (page 2 in the red service book)

    18:18 - Gatha: Namu Amida Butsu (page 104 in Praises of the Buddha)

    21:17 - Dharma Talk: Rev. Dr. Bert Sumikawa

    42:36 - Gatha: Quest of Life (page 126 in Praises of the Buddha)

    44:25 - The Nembutsu (page 107 in Praises of the Buddha)

    45:36 - Closing Aspiration

    46:17 - Announcements

    50:04 - May Schedule

    50:22 - 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.

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

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Gotan-e Service

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Rev. Shigenori Makino & Rev. Dr. Bert Sumikawa

Gotan-e Dharma Service for Sunday, May 15, 2022 with guest speaker Rev. Shigenori Makino from at Windward Buddhist Temple. Gotan-e celebrates the birth of Jodo Shinshu founder Shinran Shonin. This Jodo Shinshu Buddhist church service was recorded at Windward Buddhist Temple, a Shin Buddhist Temple in Kailua, Hawaii.

  • 00:00 - Opening Remarks & Program

  • 00:22 - Ringing of the kansho (temple bell)

  • 03:19 - Meditation

  • 04:09 - Vandana & Ti-Sarana (page 7 in the red service book)

  • 06:25 - Sanbujo

  • 10:35 - Sutra: Shoshinge (page 11 in the red service book)

  • 14:27 - Gatha: Saint Shinran (page 130 in Praises of the Buddha)

  • 26:52 - Dharma Talk: Rev. Shigenori Makino

  • 53:54 - Gatha: Shinran Shonin (page 142 in Praises of the Buddha)

  • 57:11 - The Nembutsu (page 107 in Praises of the Buddha)

  • 58:17 - Closing Aspiration

  • 59:05 - Announcements

  • 01:11:23 - May Schedule

  • 01:11:42 - How to Donate to WBT

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Mother's Day Service

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Nancy Shimamoto & Rev. Dr. Bert Sumikawa

Are you a carrot, an egg, or Kona coffee? Find out in our Mother's Day Dharma Service for Sunday, May 8, 2022 with guest speaker Nancy Shimamoto from Mo’ili’ili Hongwanji at Windward Buddhist Temple. This Jodo Shinshu Buddhist church service was recorded at Windward Buddhist Temple, a Shin Buddhist Temple in Kailua, Hawaii.

  • 00:00 - Opening Remarks & Program

  • 00:32 - Ringing of the kansho (temple bell)

  • 03:19 - Meditation

  • 04:18 - Vandana & Ti-Sarana (page 7 in the red service book)

  • 06:34 - Mother's Day Aspiration

  • 07:33 - Sutra: Juseige (page 54 in the red service book)

  • 13:05 - Recitation: Homages (page 2 in the red service book)

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

  • 20:08 - Dharma Talk: Nancy Shimamoto

  • 46:14 - Gatha: Hotokesama (II) (page 74 in Praises of the Buddha)

  • 49:23 - The Nembutsu (page 107 in Praises of the Buddha)

  • 50:28 - Closing Aspiration

  • 51:21 - Announcements

  • 55:53 - May Schedule

  • 56:13 - How to Donate to WBT