Our annual, albeit belated, Earth Day Kuulei Road Clean Up took place on Saturday, May 20, 2023. Members of the WBT sangha picked up rubbish along both sides of Kuulei Road in Kailua, where our temple is located.
Mahalo to Stephen Ochikubo (not pictured) who took the bags of rubbish to the dump.
Rev. Barbara Brennan
Mother's Day Dharma Service for Sunday, May 14, 2023 with a Dharma Talk by Rev. Barbara Brennan, at Windward Buddhist Temple. Rev. Brennan shares a special message about mothers and read from the book, "Oceans of Love" by Janet Lawler.
This Jodo Shinshu Buddhist church service was recorded at Windward Buddhist Temple, a Shin Buddhist Temple in Kailua, Hawaii. Windward Buddhist Temple holds a weekly in-person Dharma Service on Sundays.
00:00 - Opening Remarks & Program
00:22 - Ringing of the kansho (temple bell)
02:47 - Meditation
03:42 - Vandana & Ti-Sarana (page 7 in the red service book)
06:19 - Sutra: Twelve Homages (page 120 in the red service book)
14:16 - Recitation: Shinshu Pledge II (page 6 in the red service book)
14:19 - Gatha: Hotokesama II (page 74 in Praises of the Buddha)
18:10 - Dharma Talk: Rev. Barbara Brennan
33:01 - Gatha: Buddha Loves You (page 24 in Praises of the Buddha)
34:09 - The Nembutsu (page 135 in the red service book)
35:55 - Announcements
45:37 - Words of Thanksgiving (page 126 in the red service book)
46:21 - May Schedule
46:33 - How to Donate to WBT
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Ron Yanagisawa made the Mother’s Day floral arrangements out of Lego
Rev. Barbara Brennan & Rev. Bert Sumikawa
Gotan-e Dharma Service for Sunday, May 7, 2023 with a Dharma Talk by Rev. Dr. Bert Sumikawa, at Windward Buddhist Temple. The Gotan-e service celebrates the birth of Jodo Shinshu founder Shinran Shonin, who was born on May 21, 1173.
This Jodo Shinshu Buddhist church service was recorded at Windward Buddhist Temple, a Shin Buddhist Temple in Kailua, Hawaii. Windward Buddhist Temple holds a weekly in-person Dharma Service on Sundays.
00:00 - Opening Remarks & Program
00:18 - Ringing of the kansho (temple bell)
03:27 - Meditation
04:21 - Vandana & Ti-Sarana (page 7 in the red service book)
06:52 - San Bu Jo (page 9 in the red service book)
10:09 - Aspiration
11:44 - Sutra: Shoshinge (page 11 in the red service book)
18:19 - Gatha: Shinshu Anthem (page 147 in Praises of the Buddha)
21:56 - Dharma Talk: Rev. Dr. Bert Sumikawa
45:23 - Gatha: Ondokusan & Gratefulness
47:38 - The Nembutsu (page 135 in the red service book)
49:52 - Announcements
55:18 - CMLA Presentation
01:01:42 - Words of Thanksgiving (page 126 in the red service book)
01:02:24 - May Schedule
01:02:37 - 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
Jennifer Kane and Shirley Yanagisawa were presented with their Certified Minister’s Lay Assistants (CMLA) certificates
Rev. Barbara Brennan
Dharma Service for Sunday, April 30, 2023 with a Dharma Talk by Rev. Barbara Brennan, at Windward Buddhist Temple.
This Jodo Shinshu Buddhist church service was recorded at Windward Buddhist Temple, a Shin Buddhist Temple in Kailua, Hawaii. Windward Buddhist Temple holds a weekly in-person Dharma Service on Sundays.
00:00 - Opening Remarks & Program
00:12 - Ringing of the kansho (temple bell)
03:01 - Meditation
03:52 - Vandana & Ti-Sarana (page 7 in the red service book)
06:02 - Sutra: Verses Reaffirming the Vows (page 117 in the red service book)
13:06 - Recitation: Golden Chain of Love (page 126 in the red service book)
14:19 - Gatha: Namu Amida Butsu (page 104 in Praises of the Buddha)
17:27 - Dharma Talk: Rev. Barbara Brennan
33:34 - Gatha: Flying Free
37:48 - The Nembutsu (page 135 in the red service book)
39:57 - Announcements
51:10 - Words of Thanksgiving (page 126 in the red service book)
51:54 - May Schedule
52:07 - 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
Joy Nishida
Remembrance Day Dharma Service for Sunday, April 23, 2023 with a Dharma Talk by lay speaker Joy Nishida, at Windward Buddhist Temple. Joy's Dharma Talk is titled "How Are You?" and she reflects on that question that we often use in passing. The service is officiated by Rev. Dr. Bert Sumikawa.
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
00:27 - Ringing of the kansho (temple bell)
02:57 - Meditation
03:46 - Vandana & Ti-Sarana (page 7 in the red service book)
06:10 - San Bu Jo (page 9 in the red service book)
10:10 - Remembrance Day
15:05 - Sutra: Juseige (page 54 in the red service book)
20:52 - Recitation: The Creed - II (page 4 in the red service book)
22:07 - Gatha: At Our Altar (page 16 in Praises of the Buddha)
24:35 - Dharma Talk: Joy Nishida
48:49 - Gatha: Listen To His Voice (page 92 in Praises of the Buddha)
51:11 - The Nembutsu (page 107 in Praises of the Buddha)
53:24 - Announcements
58:02 - Words of Thanksgiving (page 126 in the red service book)
58:45 - April Schedule
58:58 - 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
Rev. Rev. Barbara Brennan & Rev. Dr. Bert Sumikawa
Eshinni & Kakushinni Day Service for Sunday, April 16, 2023 with a Dharma Talk written by Lois Toyama. Due to unforeseen circumstances, she was unable to join us today. Rev. Brennan delivered her message on her behalf.
Each year, a special service is held in honor of Eshinni, the wife of Jodo Shinshu founder, Shinran Shonin, and their youngest daughter, Kakushinni.
00:00 - Opening Remarks & Program
00:20 - Ringing of the kansho (temple bell)
02:56 - Meditation
03:47 - Vandana & Ti-Sarana (page 7 in the red service book)
06:05 - Eshinni & Kakushinni Day Aspiration
07:49 - Sutra: Praises of the Buddha (page 112 in the red service book)
18:21 - Gatha: Arigatai
21:37 - Dharma Talk: Rev. Barbara Brennan (for Lois Toyama)
43:28 - Gatha: Quest of Life (page 126 in Praises of the Buddha)
45:39 - The Nembutsu (page 135 in Praises of the Buddha)
47:57 - Announcements
55:11 - Words of Thanksgiving (page 126 in the red service book)
55:57 - April Schedule
56:09 - 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
Rev. Rev. Barbara Brennan, Rev. Marcos Sawada, & Rev. Dr. Bert Sumikawa
Buddha Day Service (Hanamatsuri) for Sunday, April 9, 2023 with a Dharma Talk by Rev. Marcos Sawada of Kaneohe Higashi Hongwanji Mission, at Windward Buddhist Temple. We welcomed our friends from Kaneohe Higashi Hongwanji for today's joint Buddha Day Service.
Buddha Day (Hanamatsuri) is held to commemorate the birth of Siddhartha Gautama, the historical Buddha, Sakyamuni, in Lumbini Garden.
00:00 - Opening Remarks & Program
01:15 - Ringing of the kansho (temple bell)
04:31 - Meditation
05:19 - Vandana & Ti-Sarana (page 7 in the red service book)
07:42 - San Bu Jo (page 9 in the red service book)
11:01 - Buddha Day Aspiration
12:30 - Kanmoku-ge & Pouring of sweet tea
27:49 - Gatha: Happy Buddha Day (page 56 in Praises of the Buddha)
30:20 - Dharma Talk: Rev. Marcos Sawada
58:23 - Gatha: Softly Blew the Breezes (page 151 in Praises of the Buddha)
01:00:18 - The Nembutsu (page 135 in Praises of the Buddha)
01:03:24 - Announcements
01:09:35 - April Birthdays
01:12:13 - Words of Thanksgiving (page 126 in the red service book)
01:12:59 - April Schedule
01:13:11 - 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
Members of the Kaneohe Higashi Hongwanji Mission
Rev. Dr. Bert Sumikawa, Rev. Alan Urasaki, & Rev. Barbara Brennan
Spring Ohigan & Remembrance Day Service for Sunday, March 19, 2023 with a Dharma Talk by guest speaker Rev. Alan Urasaki, at Windward Buddhist Temple.
Higan is one of the Hongwanji’s major services. It is the time when there is harmony in the universe, when day and night are equal in length. It is a time for reflection, to recall and try to put into practice the Six Paramitas or Perfections to achieve a balance in our lives. These are: Giving/Charity, Behavior/Morality, Endurance/Patience, Endeavor/Right Effort, Right Meditation, and Right Wisdom.
Remembrance Day is a time to honor family, friends, and even pets who passed away during the month of March, regardless of the year.
00:00 - Opening Remarks & Program
00:18 - Ringing of the kansho (temple bell)
02:46 - Offering of Flowers & Light
03:32 - Meditation
04:17 - Vandana & Ti-Sarana (page 7 in the red service book)
06:34 - Aspiration
07:34 - San Bu Jo (page 9 in the red service book)
11:24 - Remembrance Day
15:12 - Sutra: Sanbutsuge (page 47 in the red service book)
23:47 - Recitation: Our Pledge
17:37 - Gatha: On This Morn (page 119 in Praises of the Buddha)
28:01 - Dharma Talk: Rev. Alan Urasaki
53:09 - Gatha: Ondokusan II & Gratefulness II
55:48 - The Nembutsu (page 135 in Praises of the Buddha)
53:32 - Announcements
01:07:05 - Words of Thanksgiving (page 126 in the red service book)
01:07:56 - April Schedule
01:08:10 - 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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