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Intergenerational Dharma Service

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Rev. Barbara Brennan

Dharma Service for Sunday, October 1, 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. For today's intergenerational service, Rev. Brennan shared the book, "Stone Soup," by Jon J. Muth. This adaptation of the European folk story is set in China and tells the story of three Buddhist monks who travel to a village.

  • 00:00 - Opening Remarks & Program

    00:22 - Ringing of the kansho (temple bell)

    02:58 - Meditation

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

    06:25 - Sutra: Praises of the Buddha (page 112 in the red service book)

    17:00 - Recitation: Homages (page 2 in the red service book)

    18:53 - Gatha: Hotokesama II (page 74 in Praises of the Buddha)

    21:24 - Dharma Talk: Rev. Barbara Brennan

    39:08 - Gatha: At Our Altar (page 16 in Praises of the Buddha)

    41:08 - The Nembutsu (page 135 in the red service book)

    43:18 - Announcements

    49:23 - October Birthdays

    51:10 - Words of Thanksgiving (page 126 in the red service book)

    52:07 - October Schedule

    52:21 - How to Donate to WBT

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Intergenerational Activity

Celebrating Birthdays

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Family Dharma Service

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Prudence Kusano

Dharma Service for Sunday, September 24, 2023 with a Dharma Talk by Lay speaker Prudence Kusano at Windward Buddhist Temple. The service was also officiated by Prudence, a Certified Minister's Lay Assistant, at Windward Buddhist Temple in Kailua, Hawaii. 

As part of her Dharma Talk, Prudence shared a video from the 2023 Nembutsu Seminar by the Honpa Hongwanji Honolulu & Oahu Districts Buddhist Education Committee. "A Profound Silence" is a short film produced by Gardena Buddhist Church Ichi-Mi that features Jodo Shinshu Buddhist voices from the LGBTQ+ community, family and allies. 

Please watch "A Profound Silence" here:

You can also watch the recording of the 2023 Nembutsu Seminar here:

  • 00:00 - Opening Remarks & Program

    00:22 - Ringing of the kansho (temple bell)

    02:49 - Meditation

    03:52 - Vandana & Ti-Sarana (page 7 in the red service book)

    05:57 - Sutra: Verses Reaffirming the Vows (page 117 in the red service book)

    13:18 - Recitation: Our Pledge

    14:50 - Gatha: Arigatai

    17:46 - Dharma Talk: Prudence Kusano

    28:39 - Gatha: Shinshu Anthem (page 147 in Praises of the Buddha)

    31:07 - The Nembutsu (page 135 in the red service book)

    33:35 - Announcements

    35:48 - Words of Thanksgiving (page 126 in the red service book)

    37:15 - October Schedule

    37:31 - 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

4th Annual Ring Your Bell for Peace Day

On September 21, we participated in the 4th Annual "Ring Your Bell for Peace Day" online event. Together with hundreds of participants across the state, country, and world, we rang our bell at 9 am HST to celebrate International Peace Day.

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Autumn Ohigan & Peace Day Dharma Service

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Riho Umitani, Yoshiko Umitani, Bishop Toshiyuki Umitani, Rev. Barbara Brennan, & Rev. Bert Sumikawa

Autumn Ohigan & Peace Day Dharma Service for Sunday, September 17, 2023 with a Dharma Talk by Bishop Toshiyuki Umitani at Windward Buddhist Temple. The service was officiated by Rev. Bert Sumikawa at Windward Buddhist Temple in Kailua, Hawaii.

This summer, Reverend Toshiyuki Umitani became the 17th Bishop of the Honpa Hongwanji Mission of Hawaii. WBT (Kailua Hongwanji) was Bishop & Mrs. Umitani’s first assignment as a resident minister (in charge of our temple). We are excited to have Bishop Umitani as our guest speaker for the Autum (Fall) Ohigan & Peace Day service.

  • 00:00 - Opening Remarks & Program

    00:15 - Ringing of the kansho (temple bell)

    03:57 - Vandana & Ti-Sarana (page 7 in the red service book)

    06:17 - San Bu Jo (page 9 in the red service book)

    10:19 - Sutra: Sanbutsuge (page 47 in the red service book)

    18:25 - Recitation: Shinshu Pledge - II (page 6 in the red service book)

    19:17 - Gatha: Namu Amida Butsu (page 104 in Praises of the Buddha)

    21:55 - Dharma Talk: Bishop Toshiyuki Umitani

    41:07 - Gatha: May Peace Prevail

    44:15 - The Nembutsu (page 135 in the red service book)

    46:08 - Announcements

    54:50 - Words of Thanksgiving (page 126 in the red service book)

    55:48 - September Schedule

    56:02 - 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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Intergenerational Dharma Service

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Rev. Barbara Brennan

Dharma Service for Sunday, September 3, 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. For today's intergenerational service, Rev. Brennan shared the book, "Happy Hippo, Angry Duck; A Book of Moods" by Sandra Boynton (https://amzn.to/3R7JcbB).

Like most of the world, we watched in shock and horror as wildfires brought death and devastation to the island of Maui, including much of the historic town of Lahaina.

In the spirit of compassionate action, Honpa Hongwanji Hawaii has established the Maui Wildfire Disaster Relief Fund. You can support this fund through the following GoFundMe link: https://gofund.me/ff77a520

WBT President Dennis Tashiro announced that WBT will be donating the net proceeds from WBT's booth at the upcoming Windward Mall Bon Dance to the Maui Wildfire Disaster Relief Fund.

  • 00:00 - Opening Remarks & Program

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

    02:16 - Meditation

    03:22 - Vandana & Ti-Sarana (page 7 in the red service book)

    05:33 - Sutra: Gassho With Amida

    12:30 - Recitation: Golden Chain of Love (page 126 in the red service book)

    13:57 - Gatha: Quest of Life (page 126 in Praises of the Buddha)

    18:13 - Dharma Talk: Rev. Barbara Brennan

    32:39 - Gatha: Buddha Loves You (page 24 in Praises of the Buddha)

    33:49 - The Nembutsu (page 135 in the red service book)

    35:44 - Announcements

    48:51 - Words of Thanksgiving (page 126 in the red service book)

    49:42 - September Schedule

    49:56 - 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

Intergenerational Activity: Peace Doves

Celebrating Birthdays

August & September birthdays

Maui Wildfires

Over the past several days we have watched in disbelief the devastation caused by the wildfires on Maui. Our hearts go out to the Sangha of Lahaina Hongwanji and to everyone who has been affected by this disaster.

In Our Pledge, Gomonshu Kojun Ohtani encourages us as fellow travelers along the Nembutsu Path to “…share a life of joy and sorrow with others. Just like the Buddha, whose caring heart always embraces us.” This is a time for us to embody Amida Buddha’s compassion by caring for our Sangha and all who are in distress. This is the living Nembutsu that is grounded in our everyday lives.

The Honpa Hongwanji Mission of Hawaii Committee on Social Concerns has created the MAUI WILDFIRE DISASTER RELIEF FUND to aid the members of Lahaina Hongwanji and relief efforts on Maui.

How to Contribute

  1. Online at www.hongwanjihawaii.com by clicking on the “Maui Wildfire Disaster Relief” button under the “Donate” tab.

  2. Through GoFundMe at the following link: https://gofund.me/ff77a520

  3. Check and cash donations can be sent directly to Hawaii Kyodan Headquarters. Please make check payable to HHMH and in the memo line designate “Maui Wildfire Disaster Relief” to ensure proper credit. Honpa Hongwanji Mission of Hawaii, 1727 Pali Highway, Honolulu, HI 96813

August 13, 2023 Update

 Statement regarding the Disaster on Maui from Bishop Toshiyuki Umitani: