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Waimanalo Japanese Cemetery Visit 2023

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On June 12, 2023, Windward Buddhist Temple held its annual visit to the Bellows Japanese Cemetery in Waimanalo, where Rev. Bert Sumikawa and Rev. Barbara Brennan performed an obon service. Access to the cemetery by the public is restricted as it is located on an active military base.

There are a little over 40 grave markers at the cemetery, most erected in the early 1900s. Many are believed to have been connected to the Waimanalo Sugar Plantation, the nearby dairy farm, or Waimanalo Hongwanji. 

Mahalo as always to the Marine Corps for escorting our group to the cemetery.

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Family Dharma Service

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Rev. Barbara Brennan

Dharma Service for Sunday, June 11, 2023 with a Dharma Talk by Rev. Barbara Brennan, at Windward Buddhist Temple. The service was officiated by Rev. Brennan at Windward Buddhist Temple in Kailua, Hawaii. Rev. Brennan also shares a reissued and updated version of Ryogemon written by Monshu Kojun Ohtani.

  • 00:00 - Opening Remarks & Program

    00:21 - Ringing of the kansho (temple bell)

    03:17 - Meditation

    04:07 - Vandana & Ti-Sarana (page 7 in the red service book)

    06:17 - Juseige (page 54 in the red service book)

    13:19 - Recitation: The Creed (Ryogemon)

    20:13 - Gatha: May Peace Prevail

    23:33 - Dharma Talk: Rev. Barbara Brennan

    33:28 - Gatha: Oh, Light of Asia (page 117 in Praises of the Buddha)

    35:24 - The Nembutsu (page 107 in Praises of the Buddha)

    37:34 - Announcements

    49:05 - Words of Thanksgiving (page 126 in the red service book)

    50:12 - June Schedule

    50:24 - How to Donate to WBT

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Playing Bingo

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Intergenerational Dharma Service

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Dennis Tashiro & Rev. Barbara Brennan

Intergenerational Dharma Service for Sunday, June 4, 2023 with a Dharma Talk by lay speaker and WBT President, Dennis Tashiro, at Windward Buddhist Temple. The service was officiated by Rev. Barbara Brennan at Windward Buddhist Temple in Kailua, Hawaii. 

The first Sunday of the month features an intergenerational Dharma Talk for kids and adults. Dennis shares a lesson of self-reflection and reads from the book "The Bad Seed" by Jory John and illustrated by Pete Oswald.

Buy "The Bad Seed" on Amazon.com

  • 00:00 - Opening Remarks & Program

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

    03:04 - Meditation

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

    06:07 - Praises of the Buddha (page 112 in the red service book)

    17:41 - Recitation: Golden Chain of Love (page 126 in the red service book)

    18:42 - Gatha: Happy Little Children (page 57 in Praises of the Buddha)

    21:36 - Dharma Talk: Dennis Tashiro

    42:19 - Gatha: At Our Altar (page 16 in Praises of the Buddha)

    44:04 - The Nembutsu (page 107 in Praises of the Buddha)

    46:57 - Announcements

    53:55 - June Birthdays

    57:20 - Words of Thanksgiving (page 126 in the red service book)

    58:04 - June Schedule

    58:17 - How to Donate to WBT

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Intergenerational Activity: Paper Tricks

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Remembrance Day Service

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Neil Yamamoto

Remembrance Day Dharma Service for Sunday, May 28, 2023 with a Memorial Day Dharma Talk by lay speaker Neil Yamamoto, at Windward Buddhist Temple. Neil's talk is titled "Gratitude: A Memorial Day Message."

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

    00:18 - Ringing of the kansho (temple bell)

    03:00 - Meditation

    03:47 - Vandana & Ti-Sarana (page 7 in the red service book)

    06:02 - San Bu Jo (page 9 in the red service book)

    10:24 - Remembrance Day

    16:14 - Sutra: Sanbutsuge (page 46 in the red service book)

    24:25 - Recitation: The Creed - II (page 4 in the red service book)

    25:55 - Gatha: Splendor of an Evening Sky (page 156 in Praises of the Buddha)

    28:23 - Dharma Talk: Neil Yamamoto

    39:14 - Gatha: Golden Chain

    40:57 - The Nembutsu (page 107 in Praises of the Buddha)

    43:41 - Announcements

    51:23- Words of Thanksgiving (page 126 in the red service book)

    52:14 - June Schedule

    52:27 - How to Donate to WBT

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Family Dharma Service

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Rev. Barbara Brennan

Dharma Service for Sunday, May 21, 2023 with a Dharma Talk by Rev. Barbara Brennan, at Windward Buddhist Temple. Rev. Brennan answers some of our frequently asked questions, such as "Is there a difference between 'Namo Amida Butsu' and 'Namu Amida Butsu'?" Rev. Brennan also explains what each part of the Naijin represents and shares basic Buddhist temple etiquette.

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

    00:16 - Ringing of the kansho (temple bell)

    03:10 - Meditation

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

    06:43 - Sutra: Gassho With Amida

    13:34 - Recitation: Homages (page 2 in the red service book)

    15:10 - Gatha: Becoming Free (page 18 in Praises of the Buddha)

    18:10 - Dharma Talk: Rev. Barbara Brennan

    35:28 - Gatha: Arigatai

    38:13 - The Nembutsu (page 135 in the red service book)

    40:36 - Announcements

    48:11 - Words of Thanksgiving (page 126 in the red service book)

    48:57 - May Schedule

    49:10 - How to Donate to WBT

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Chinese Painting demonstration

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Earth Day 2023: Kuulei Road Clean Up

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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.

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Mother's Day Service

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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.

Buy "Oceans of Love" on Amazon.com

  • 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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Mother’s Day

Ron Yanagisawa made the Mother’s Day floral arrangements out of Lego

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Gotan-e Service

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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

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Intergenerational Activity

Jennifer Kane and Shirley Yanagisawa were presented with their Certified Minister’s Lay Assistants (CMLA) certificates

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Family Dharma Service

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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

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