On our first weekend of “summer vacation” we attended Sunday Dharma Service at Mo'ili'ili Hongwanji Mission. Mahalo for having us! A familiar face, Rev. Sumikawa, gave a great Dharma Talk. Rev. Sumikawa is doing double duty as the interim minister at Moiliili and as the oversee minister at WBT.
Family Dharma Service
Dr. Michael Jaffe and Rev. Barbara Brennan
Dharma Service for Sunday, July 30, 2023 with a Dharma Talk by lay speaker and WBT member Dr. Michael Jaffe, at Windward Buddhist Temple. The service was officiated by Rev. Brennan at Windward Buddhist Temple in Kailua, Hawaii. Mike's Dharma Talk is titled "The Dharma of Dopamine and Desire."
We will observe our annual Summer Break in August. There will be no Dharma Services during the month of August. Sunday Dharma Services at WBT will resume on Sunday, September 3, 2023.
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00:00 - Opening Remarks & Program
00:12 - Ringing of the kansho (temple bell)
02:52 - Meditation
03:42 - Vandana & Ti-Sarana (page 7 in the red service book)
05:52 - Sutra: Sanbutsuge (page 47 in the red service book)
14:29 - Recitation: The Creed (Ryogemon)
16:02 - Gatha: Golden Chain
18:13 - Dharma Talk: Dr. Michael Jaffe
40:29 - Gatha: Becoming Free (page 18 in Praises of the Buddha)
43:09 - The Nembutsu (page 135 in the red service book)
45:19 - Announcements
54:01 - Words of Thanksgiving (page 126 in the red service book)
55:06 - 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
Remembrance Day Service
Rev. Barbara Brennan
Remembrance Day Dharma Service for Sunday, July 23, 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's Dharma Talk is titled "A Time For Reflection" and she shares the Japanese art of self-reflection called Naikan.
She asks everyone to reflect on three questions:
What have I received from _____?
What have I given to _______?
What troubles and difficulties have I caused __________?
Remembrance Day is a time to honor family, friends, and even pets who passed away during the month of July, regardless of the year. This Jodo Shinshu Buddhist church service was recorded at Windward Buddhist Temple, a Shin Buddhist Temple in Kailua, Hawaii.
After the service, Yi-hsin demonstrated Chinese calligraphy using a brush and ink
After next week's service (July 30, 2023), we will observe our annual Summer Break in August. Sunday Dharma Services at WBT will resume on Sunday, September 3, 2023.
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00:00 - Opening Remarks & Program
00:22 - Ringing of the kansho (temple bell)
03:01 - Meditation
03:51 - Vandana & Ti-Sarana (page 7 in the red service book)
06:11 - San Bu Jo (page 9 in the red service book)
10:42 - Remembrance Day - July
14:36 - Sutra: Gassho With Amida
21:59 - Recitation: Shinshu Pledge II (page 6 in the red service book)
23:14 - Gatha: Arigatai
26:02 - Dharma Talk: Rev. Barbara Brennan
39:00 - Gatha: Hotokesama II (page 74 in Praises of the Buddha)
41:09 - The Nembutsu (page 135 in the red service book)
43:27 - Announcements
47:39 - Words of Thanksgiving (page 126 in the red service book)
49:06 - July Schedule
49:19 - 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
Caligraphy Demonstration
Family Dharma Service
Rev. Barbara Brennan
Intergenerational Dharma Service for Sunday, July 16, 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.
The first Sunday of the month features an intergenerational Dharma Talk for kids and adults. Rev. Brennan shared the book "Peaceful Piggy Meditation" by Kerry Lee MacLean.
Dennis also shared a photo slideshow of last week's Bon Dance.
If you'd like to order copy of the book "Peaceful Piggy Meditation," it can be found on Amazon.com here.
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00:00 - Opening Remarks & Program
00:36 - Ringing of the kansho (temple bell)
03:43 - Meditation
04:37 - Vandana & Ti-Sarana (page 7 in the red service book)
06:48 - Sutra: Twelve Homages (page 120 in the red service book)
14:42 - Recitation: Homages (page 2 in the red service book)
16:23 - Gatha: With These Hands (page 174 in Praises of the Buddha)
18:41 - Dharma Talk: Rev. Barbara Brennan
31:34 - Gatha: On This Morn (page 119 in Praises of the Buddha)
33:38 - The Nembutsu (page 135 in the red service book)
35:58 - Announcements
37:18 - Bon Dance Slideshow
42:55 - Words of Thanksgiving (page 126 in the red service book)
43:48 - July Schedule
44:01 - 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
Playing Bingo
Bon Dance | Kailua 2023
A big mahalo out to everyone who joined us in Kailua for Windward Buddhist Temple's first Bon Dance at our temple in 4 years. We hope everyone enjoyed themselves, whether it was finding treasure at the Rummage Sale, getting a tub of takuan at the Country Market, enjoying ono andagi and BBQ stick dinner plates at the food booth, cooling down with shave ice by the Junior YBAs, learning about our temple from Rev. Brennan and Rev. Sumikawa, or simply dancing the night away around the yagura.
We were amazed at not only how many came from the Windward side, but from just about all over the island to attend our Bon Dance. The Obon season truly is a time to come together as a community and celebrate those who came before us. Thank you to all!
Around the Yagura
Food Booth
Country Market & Rummage Sale
Obon & Hatsubon Service
Rev. Bert Sumikawa
Our annual Obon & Hastubon Service held on Sunday, July 2, 2023 with a Dharma Talk by Rev. Bert Sumikawa, at Windward Buddhist Temple. Obon is a time when Buddhists remember those who have left this world before us, with gratitude for enabling us to exist and to encounter the dharma. It was also our Hatsubon Service, for families of those who passed away since the last Obon.
The service was officiated by Rev. Sumikawa at Windward Buddhist Temple in Kailua, Hawaii.
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00:00 - Opening Remarks & Program
00:16 - Ringing of the kansho (temple bell)
02:53 - Meditation
03:56 - Vandana & Ti-Sarana (page 7 in the red service book)
06:05 - San Bu Jo (page 9 in the red service book)
10:14 - Offertory by Families for Hatsubon & Obon
16:47 - Gatha: Obon Obon It's Festival Day (page 115 in Praises of the Buddha)
19:27 - Dharma Talk: Rev. Bert Sumikawa
41:43 - Gatha: Ondokusan/Gratefulness
44:13 - The Nembutsu (page 135 in the red service book)
46:29 - Announcements
55:19 - July Birthdays
57:16 - Words of Thanksgiving (page 126 in the red service book)
58:07 - July Schedule
58:20 - 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
July Birthdays
July - August 2023 Newsletter
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.
