Family Dharma Service

Rev. Dr. Bert Sumikawa

Dharma Service for Sunday, October 9, 2022 with a Dharma Talk, "The Buddha & The Banana" by Rev. Dr. Bert Sumikawa 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

    00:44 - Ringing of the kansho (temple bell)

    02:38 - Meditation

    03:29 - Vandana & Ti-Sarana (page 7 in the red service book)

    05:46 - Sutra: Junirai (page 59 in the red service book)

    14:13 - Recitation: Golden Chain of Love (page 126 in the red service book)

    15:08 - Gatha: Gentle Hands

    17:27 - Dharma Talk: Rev. Dr. Bert Sumikawa

    37:47 - Gatha: At Our Altar (page 16 in Praises of the Buddha)

    39:45 - The Nembutsu (page 107 in Praises of the Buddha)

    40:54 - Closing Aspiration

    41:47 - Announcements

    46:04 - Words of Thanksgiving (page 126 in the red service book)

    46:57 - October Schedule

    47:07 - Support WBT with AmazonSmile

    47:17 - How to Donate to WBT

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Family Dharma Service

Dennis Tashiro

Dharma Service for Sunday, October 9, 2022 with a Dharma Talk, "Importance of our Sangha" by Dennis Tashiro 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

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

    02:46 - Meditation

    04:00 - Vandana & Ti-Sarana (page 7 in the red service book)

    06:18 - Sutra: Verses Reaffirming the Vows (page 117 in the red service book)

    12:38 - Recitation: The Creed - II (page 4 in the red service book)

    13:55 - Gatha: May Peace Prevail

    17:24 - Dharma Talk: Dennis Tashiro

    36:16 - Gatha: Arigatai

    38:55 - The Nembutsu (page 107 in Praises of the Buddha)

    40:11 - Closing Aspiration

    40:56 - Announcements

    44:45 - Words of Thanksgiving (page 126 in the red service book)

    45:37 - October Schedule

    45:46 - Support WBT with AmazonSmile

    45:56 - How to Donate to WBT

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Intergenerational Dharma Service

Dr. Michael Jaffe

Dharma Service for Sunday, October 2, 2022 with a Dharma Talk, "The Dharma of the Eighthfold Path" by Dr. Michael Jaffe 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

    00:37 - Ringing of the kansho (temple bell)

    03:19 - Meditation

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

    06:28 - Sutra: Praises of the Buddha (page 112 in the red service book)

    17:09 - Recitation: Homages (page 2 in the red service book)

    18:39 - Gatha: Buddha Loves You (page 24 in Praises of the Buddha)

    20:12 - Dharma Talk: Dr. Michael Jaffe

    42:58 - Gatha: Children in Japan (page 29 in Praises of the Buddha)

    45:15 - The Nembutsu (page 107 in Praises of the Buddha)

    46:22 - Closing Aspiration

    47:19 - Announcements

    56:40 - Words of Thanksgiving (page 126 in the red service book)

    57:30 - October Schedule

    57:40 - Support WBT with AmazonSmile

    57:49 - 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: Pumpkins & Balls

2nd Annual Windward Mall Bon Dance

Bishop Eric and Tamayo Matsumoto enjoying the Bon dance and WBT’s takuan

Watch highlights of the Bon Dance by PhotoLukeHawaii Travels and Bon Dance

Autumn Ohigan & Remembrance Day Service

Rev. Daido Baba & Rev. Dr. Bert Sumikawa

Autumn Ohigan & Remembrance Day Dharma Service for Sunday, September 25, 2022 with Rev. Daido Baba at Windward Buddhist Temple. Remembrance Day 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

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

    02:16 - Offering of Flower & Light

    03:13 - Meditation

    04:16 - Vandana & Ti-Sarana (page 7 in the red service book)

    06:31 - Ohigan Aspiration & San Bu Jo

    11:56 - Remembrance Day

    14:52 - Sutra: Gassho with Amida

    21:33 - Recitation: Shinshu Pledge - II (page 6 in the red service book)

    22:49 - Gatha: On This Morn (page 119 in Praises of the Buddha)

    25:17 - Dharma Talk: Rev. Daido Baba

    51:39 - Gatha: Ondokusan II (page 123 in Praises of the Buddha)

    53:13 - The Nembutsu (page 107 in Praises of the Buddha)

    54:24 - Closing Aspiration

    55:12 - Announcements

    01:00:38 - Words of Thanksgiving (page 126 in the red service book)

    01:03:58 - October Schedule

    01:03:08 - Support WBT with AmazonSmile

    01:03:18 - How to Donate to WBT

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

Family Dharma Service

Bob Nishita

Dharma Service for Sunday, September 18, 2022 with a Dharma Talk by Bob Nishita 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

    00:12 - Ringing of the kansho (temple bell)

    02:35 - Meditation

    03:39 - Vandana & Ti-Sarana (page 7 in the red service book)

    05:49 - Sutra: Twelve Homages (page 120 in the red service book)

    12:46 - Recitation: Our Pledge

    13:53 - Gatha: Gentle Hands

    15:33 - Dharma Talk: Bob Nishita

    37:00 - Gatha: Name Amida Butsu (I) (page 104 in Praises of the Buddha)

    39:14 - The Nembutsu (page 107 in Praises of the Buddha)

    40:21 - Closing Aspiration

    41:00 - Announcements

    44:36 - Words of Thanksgiving (page 126 in the red service book)

    45:21 - September Schedule

    45:31 - Support WBT with AmazonSmile

    45:40 - 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

Family Dharma Service

Joy Nishida

Dharma Service for Sunday, September 11, 2022 with a musical Dharma Talk, "The Sound of Dharma," by Joy Nishida 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

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

    02:29 - Meditation

    03:36 - Vandana & Ti-Sarana (page 7 in the red service book)

    06:00 - Sutra: Junirai (page 60 in the red service book)

    14:56 - Recitation: Golden Chain of Love (page 126 in the red service book)

    16:14 - Gatha: Softly Blew the Breezes (page 151 in Praises of the Buddha)

    18:23 - Dharma Talk: Joy Nishda

    33:02 - New Gatha: Gentle Hands

    36:49 - New Gatha: Golden Chain

    41:54 - "Peace on Your Wings"

    47:06 - Gatha: Shinshu Anthem (page 147 in Praises of the Buddha)

    49:34 - The Nembutsu (page 107 in Praises of the Buddha)

    50:43 - Closing Aspiration

    51:19 - Announcements

    01:00:30 - Words of Thanksgiving (page 126 in the red service book)

    01:01:33 - September Schedule

    01:01:43 - Support WBT with AmazonSmile

    01:01:53 - 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

Family Dharma Service

Shirley Yanagisawa

Dharma Service for Sunday, September 4, 2022 with a Dharma Talk by Shirley Yanagisawa 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

    00:15 - Ringing of the kansho (temple bell)

    02:37 - Meditation

    03:28 - Vandana & Ti-Sarana (page 7 in the red service book)

    05:50 - Sutra: Gassho with Amida

    12:33 - Recitation: The Creed - II (page 4 in the red service book)

    13:49 - Gatha: Arigatai

    16:26 - Dharma Talk: Shirley Yanagisawa

    28:35 - Gatha: The Wondrous Gift of Peace (page 176 in Praises of the Buddha)

    30:27 - The Nembutsu (page 107 in Praises of the Buddha)

    31:36 - Closing Aspiration

    32:22 - Announcements

    40:44 - Words of Thanksgiving (page 126 in the red service book)

    41:43 - September Schedule

    41:52 - Support WBT with AmazonSmile

    42:02 - 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

Intergenerational Activity: Peace Day Doves