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Photos from Temple Activities in May & June
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Remembrance Day Service
Rev. Barbara Brennan
Remembrance Day Dharma Service for Sunday, June 25, 2023 with a Dharma Talk by Rev. Barbara Brennan, at Windward Buddhist Temple. As part of her continuing explanation of the elements of a Jodo Shinshu altar, Rev. Brennan shares the 7 Patriarchs of Jodo Shinshu, who are depicted on a scroll in the altar. From India: Nagarjuna, Vasabandhu; China: T’an Luan (Donran), Tao ch’o (Doshaku) and Shan Tao (Zendo); and Japan: Genshin and Honen
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.
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00:00 - Opening Remarks & Program
00:23 - Ringing of the kansho (temple bell)
03:18 - Meditation
04:16 - Vandana & Ti-Sarana (page 7 in the red service book)
06:28 - San Bu Jo (page 9 in the red service book)
11:13 - Remembrance Day for June
17:08 - Junirai (page 59 in the red service book)
26:50 - Recitation: The Creed (Ryogemon)
28:48 - Gatha: Namu Amida Butsu (page 104 in Praises of the Buddha)
31:55 - Dharma Talk: Rev. Barbara Brennan
47:20 - Gatha: Quest of Life (page 126 in Praises of the Buddha)
49:18 - The Nembutsu (page 135 in the red service book)
51:47 - Announcements
58:06 - Words of Thanksgiving (page 126 in the red service book)
58:53 - July Schedule
59:07 - 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
Father's Day & Juneteenth Dharma Service
Bob Nishita
Father's Day and Juneteenth Dharma Service for Sunday, June 11, 2023 with a Dharma Talk by Lay Speaker Bob Nishita, at Windward Buddhist Temple. The service was officiated by Rev. Brennan at Windward Buddhist Temple in Kailua, Hawaii. Rev. Brennan starts off the service with a brief discussion about the observance of Juneteenth and its importance.
After the service, Rev. Bert Sumikawa shared the history of the Buddhist flag that he received on his trip to India a few years ago. This was followed by the raising of the Buddhist flag on our new flagpole.
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00:00 - Opening Remarks & Program
00:20 - Ringing of the kansho (temple bell)
02:55 - Juneteenth: Rev. Barbara Brennan
07:51 - Meditation
08:37 - Vandana & Ti-Sarana (page 7 in the red service book)
10:46 - Verses Reaffirming the Vows (page 117 in the red service book)
17:29 - Recitation: Our Pledge
18:51 - Gatha: Gentle Hands
20:39 - Dharma Talk: Bob Nishita
33:29 - Gatha: Shinshu Anthem (page 147 in Praises of the Buddha)
36:31 - The Nembutsu (page 107 in Praises of the Buddha)
38:41 - Announcements
42:08 - Buddhist Flag: Rev. Bert Sumikawa
47:34 - Words of Thanksgiving (page 126 in the red service book)
48:17 - Raising of the Buddhist Flag
48:47 - June Schedule
49:01 - 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
FLying the Buddhist Flag
Myles Yamamoto, Neil Yamamoto, Rev. Bert Sumikawa, & Rev. Barbara Brennan
Waimanalo Japanese Cemetery Visit 2023
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.
Family Dharma Service
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.
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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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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
Playing Bingo
Intergenerational Dharma Service
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.
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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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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
Intergenerational Activity: Paper Tricks
Remembrance Day Service
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.
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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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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
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.
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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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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
Chinese Painting demonstration
Earth Day 2023: Kuulei Road Clean Up
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.
Mother's Day Service
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.
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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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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
Mother’s Day
Ron Yanagisawa made the Mother’s Day floral arrangements out of Lego
