On Saturday, February 25, 2023, Windward Buddhist Temple joined other churches for a Windward Interfaith clean-up activity at the Hamakua Marsh State Wildlife Sanctuary in Kailua.
Nirvana Day Dharma Service
Rev. Barbara Brennan, Rev. Satoshi Kaʻimipono Tomioka, & Rev. Dr. Bert Sumikawa
Nirvana Day Dharma Service for Sunday, February 19, 2023 with a Dharma Talk by Rev. Satoshi Kaʻimipono Tomioka at Windward Buddhist Temple. Rev. Tomioka is the resident minister of Puna Hongwanji Buddhist Temple on the Big Island and also oversees Pahala and Naalehu Hongwanji temples.
Nirvana Day commemorates Shakyamuni Buddha (the historical Buddha) passing into complete Nirvana, leaving behind his earthly form.
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00:00 - Opening Remarks & Program
00:19 - Ringing of the kansho (temple bell)
03:17 - Meditation
04:08 - Vandana & Ti-Sarana (page 165 in Praises of the Buddha)
06:19 - Nirvana Day Aspiration
07:35 - Sutra: Shoshinge (page 11 in the red service book)
14:07 - Recitation: The Creed - II (page 4 in the red service book)
15:25 - Gatha: On This Morn (page 119 in Praises of the Buddha)
18:06 - Dharma Talk: Rev. Satoshi Tomioka
50:57 - Gatha: With These Hands (page 174 in Praises of the Buddha)
52:55 - The Nembutsu (page 135 in the red service book)
54:59 - Announcements
01:02:32 - Words of Thanksgiving (page 126 in the red service book)
01:03:23 - February Schedule
01:03:35 - How to Donate to WBT
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Download the Jodo Shinshu Service Book (the "red service book"): https://tinyurl.com/GetServiceBook
Socializing After Service
Dana Day & Pet Memorial Dharma Service
Sharyn Sekine & Rev. Barbara Brennan
Dana Day & Pet Memorial Dharma Service for Sunday, February 12, 2023 with a Dharma Talk by Sharyn Sekine at Windward Buddhist Temple. Sharyn is a Honpa Hongwanji Hawaii Betsuin board member and is active with the Buddhist Women’s Association (BWA) serving in multiple leadership roles. Sharyn gave a wonderful Dharma Talk sharing examples of dana, or "selfless giving."
Today was also our annual Pet Memorial Remembrance Service. Pets provide us with selfless giving with their unconditional love and companionship. A loss of a family pet is often our first encounter with mortality as children.
Visitors from Honpa Hongwanji Hawaii Betsuin
Junior YBA officers, Rev. Brennan, & advisor Joy Nishida
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00:00 - Opening Remarks & Program
00:21 - Ringing of the kansho (temple bell)
02:56 - Meditation
03:47 - Vandana & Ti-Sarana (page 165 in Praises of the Buddha)
05:58 - Aspiration
08:13 - Pet Memorial & Offering of Incense
15:32 - Sutra: Junirai (page 60 in the red service book)
24:07 - Recitation: Homages (page 2 in the red service book)
25:53 - Gatha: Golden Chain of Love
28:00 - Dharma Talk: Sharyn Sekine
49:37 - Gatha: Ondokusan / Gratefulness
51:48 - The Nembutsu (page 107 in Praises of the Buddha)
54:05 - Announcements
01:04:43 - Words of Thanksgiving (page 126 in the red service book)
01:05:29 - February Schedule
01:05:42 - How to Donate to WBT
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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
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Download the Jodo Shinshu Service Book (the "red service book"): https://tinyurl.com/GetServiceBook
Bingo Sunday
111th Legislative Assembly - Giseikai
The Legislative Assembly (Giseikai) is the annual meeting of ministers and leaders of the Honpa Hongwanji Mission of Hawaii. As a temple within the Honpa Hongwanji Mission of Hawaii, Windward Buddhist Temple’s minister and delegate vote on resolutions and other matters related to the operations of the Hongwanji in Hawaii.
This year’s meeting was held as a hybrid, both in-person and via Zoom. This was the first in-person Giseikai since February 2020. The 109th and 110th Giseikai were held exclusively via Zoom due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
WBT’s delegate, temple president Dennis Tashiro
Intergenerational Dharma Service
Rev. Barbara Brennan
Dharma Service for Sunday, February 5, 2023 with Rev. Barbara Brennan at Windward Buddhist Temple. The first Sunday of the month is our Intergenerational Family Service and Rev. Brennan read from the children's book "Zen Socks" by Jon J. Muth.
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00:00 - Opening Remarks & Program
00:17 - Ringing of the kansho (temple bell)
03:00 - Meditation
03:46 - Vandana & Ti-Sarana (page 7 in the red service book)
05:58 - Sutra: Verses Reaffirming the Vows (page 117 in the red service book)
12:27 - Recitation: Shinshu Pledge - II (page 6 in the red service book)
13:44 - Gatha: Children in Japan (page 29 in Praises of the Buddha)
16:43 - Dharma Talk: Rev. Barbara Brennan
30:24 - "Zen Socks" by Jon J. Muth
38:59 - Gatha: Flying Free
43:48 - The Nembutsu (page 107 in Praises of the Buddha)
46:23 - Announcements
54:29 - Words of Thanksgiving (page 126 in the red service book)
55:20 - February Schedule
55:32 - How to Donate to WBT
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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
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Download the Jodo Shinshu Service Book (the "red service book"): https://tinyurl.com/GetServiceBook
Adult Dharma Class: "Basic Buddhism"
Basic Buddhism
Adult Buddhist Dharma Classes
Conducted by Rev. Dr. Bert Sumikawa and assisted by Rev. Barbara Brennan
Classes are open to all interested in learning about Buddhism.
When: Saturdays, March 11 through April 15, 2023 from 10:00 to 11:00am.
Where: Classes will be held at Windward Buddhist Temple (Kailua Hongwanji Mission) located at 268A Kuulei Road, Kailua, HI 96734, across from the Kailua Public Library
Cost: None, however registration is required.
Registration: To register, or for more information, please call Rev. Sumikawa at (808) 492-7254.
Remembrance Day Service
Rev. Dr. Bert Sumikawa
Remembrance Day Dharma Service for Sunday, January 29, 2023 with Rev. Dr. Bert Sumikawa at Windward Buddhist Temple. Rev. Sumikawa's Dharma Talk is about our egos and how it gets in the way of peace, love, and spirituality.
Remembrance Day is a time to honor family, friends, and even pets who passed away during the month of January, regardless of the year. This Jodo Shinshu Buddhist church service was recorded at Windward Buddhist Temple, a Shin Buddhist Temple in Kailua, Hawaii.
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00:00 - Opening Remarks & Program
00:13 - Ringing of the kansho (temple bell)
02:45 - Meditation
03:46 - Vandana & Ti-Sarana (page 7 in the red service book)
05:58 - San Bu Jo & Aspiration
10:22 - Remembrance Day
14:48 - Sutra: Juseige (page 54 in the red service book)
20:52 - Recitation: Our Pledge
22:03 - Gatha: Listen To His Voice (page 92 in Praises of the Buddha)
24:31 - Dharma Talk: Rev. Dr. Bert Sumikawa
46:47 - Gatha: At Our Altar (page 16 in Praises of the Buddha)
48:39 - The Nembutsu (page 107 in Praises of the Buddha)
50:17 - Announcements
52:39 - Words of Thanksgiving (page 126 in the red service book)
53:29 - February Schedule
53:39 - Support WBT with AmazonSmile
53:48 - How to Donate to WBT
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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
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Download the Jodo Shinshu Service Book (the "red service book"): https://tinyurl.com/GetServiceBook
Hoonko Service
Rev. Dr. Bert Sumikawa
Hoonko Service for Sunday, January 22, 2023 with a Dharma Talk by Rev. Dr. Bert Sumikawa at Windward Buddhist Temple. The Hoonko Service is the memorial service of Jodo Shinshu founder, Shinran Shonin, who passed away on January 16, 1263.
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00:00 - Opening Remarks & Program
00:14 - Ringing of the kansho (temple bell)
02:42 - Offering of Flower & Light
03:27 - Meditation
04:30 - Vandana & Ti-Sarana (page 165 in Praises of the Buddha)
06:43 - San Bu Jo & Aspiration
10:58 - Sutra: Shoshinge (page 11 in the red service book)
17:23 - Gatha: With These Hands (page 174 in Praises of the Buddha)
19:38 - Dharma Talk: Rev. Dr. Bert Sumikawa
43:06 - Gatha: Arigatai
45:34 - The Nembutsu (page 107 in Praises of the Buddha)
47:47 - Announcements
53:07 - Words of Thanksgiving (page 126 in the red service book)
53:58 - January Schedule
54:08 - Support WBT with AmazonSmile
54:17 - How to Donate to WBT
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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
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Download the Jodo Shinshu Service Book (the "red service book"): https://tinyurl.com/GetServiceBook
Family Dharma Service
Jennifer Kane
Dharma Service for Sunday, January 15, 2023 with a Dharma Talk by Lay Speaker Jennifer Kane at Windward Buddhist Temple. Jennifer shares her return to the temple and the sangha after over 2 1/2 years due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
This was followed by our monthly bingo activity.
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00:00 - Opening Remarks & Program
00:33 - Ringing of the kansho (temple bell)
03:33 - Meditation
04:24 - Vandana & Ti-Sarana (page 165 in Praises of the Buddha)
06:41 - Sutra: Praises of the Buddha (page 112 in the red service book)
16:31 - Recitation: The Creed II (page 4 in the red service book)
17:55 - Gatha: On This Morn (page 119 in Praises of the Buddha)
20:07 - Dharma Talk: Jennifer Kane
34:20 - Gatha: Quest of Life (page 126 in Praises of the Buddha)
36:09 - The Nembutsu (page 107 in Praises of the Buddha)
38:07 - Announcements
42:27 - Words of Thanksgiving (page 126 in the red service book)
43:16 - January Schedule
43:25 - Support WBT with AmazonSmile
43:35 - How to Donate to WBT
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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
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Download the Jodo Shinshu Service Book (the "red service book"): https://tinyurl.com/GetServiceBook
Bingo Activity
Intergenerational Dharma Service
Dennis Tashiro
Dharma Service for Sunday, January 8, 2023 with a Dharma Talk by Dennis Tashiro at Windward Buddhist Temple. The first service of the month is our Intergenerational Service, with a Dharma message for both kids and adults. The book Dennis reads is "Waiting is Not Easy," an Elephant and Piggie book by Mo Willems.
"Waiting is Not Easy" at Amazon.com: https://amzn.to/3WXPEBW
This was followed by an intergenerational craft activity. This month, we made Galaxy Glitter Jars.
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00:00 - Opening Remarks & Program
00:18 - Ringing of the kansho (temple bell)
02:59 - Meditation
04:14 - Vandana & Ti-Sarana (page 7 in the red service book)
06:42 - Sutra: Gassho With Amida
12:42 - Recitation: Golden Chain of Love (page 126 in the red service book)
13:51 - Gatha: Hotokesama II (page 74 in Praises of the Buddha)
16:08 - Dharma Talk: Dennis Tashiro
21:36 - "Waiting is Not Easy" by Mo Willems
33:32 - Gatha: Buddha Loves You (page 24 in Praises of the Buddha)
34:44 - The Nembutsu (page 135 in Praises of the Buddha)
36:46 - Announcements
42:58 - Words of Thanksgiving (page 126 in the red service book)
43:44 - January Schedule
43:53 - Support WBT with AmazonSmile
44:03 - How to Donate to WBT
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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
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Download the Jodo Shinshu Service Book (the "red service book"): https://tinyurl.com/GetServiceBook
