dharma talk

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Family Dharma Service

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Rev. Barbara Brennan

Dharma Service for Sunday, October 29, 2023 with a Dharma Talk by Rev. Barbara Brennan at Windward Buddhist Temple. The service was officiated by Rev. Brennan. Rev. Brennan shares the story "Badger's Parting Gifts" by Susan Varley.

  • 00:00 - Opening Remarks & Program

    00:19 - Ringing of the kansho (temple bell)

    03:10 - Meditation

    04:14 - Vandana & Ti-Sarana (page 7 in the red service book)

    06:25 - Sutra: Twelve Homages (page 120 in the red service book)

    13:45 - Recitation: Our Pledge

    15:24 - Gatha: May Peace Prevail

    18:37 - Dharma Talk: Rev. Barbara Brennan

    34:18 - Gatha: Quest of Life (page 126 in Praises of the Buddha)

    36:14 - The Nembutsu (page 135 in the red service book)

    38:33 - Announcements

    44:20 - Halloween Costumes

    46:22 - Words of Thanksgiving (page 126 in the red service book)

    47:12 - November Schedule

    47:26 - How to Donate to WBT

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Halloween Costume Parade

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Remembrance Day Service

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Rev. Barbara Brennan

Remembrance Day Dharma Service for Sunday, October 22, 2023 with a Dharma Talk by Rev. Barbara Brennan at Windward Buddhist Temple. The service was officiated by Rev. Brennan. Rev. Brennan shares a short story about living each day to its fullest called "No Left Turns" by Michael Gartner.

Remembrance Day is a time to honor family, friends, and even pets who passed away during the months of August, September, or October, 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, Prudence led us in a social concerns activity to assemble 100 period care kits for Ma’i Movement Hawaii. See photos from that activity here.

  • 00:00 - Opening Remarks & Program

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

    02:36 - Meditation

    03:27 - Vandana & Ti-Sarana (page 7 in the red service book)

    05:38 - San Bu Jo (page 9 in the red service book)

    09:21 - Remembrance

    18:46 - Sutra: Junirai (page 59 in the red service book)

    27:50 - Recitation: Golden Chain of Love (page 126 in the red service book)

    28:54 - Gatha: Children in Japan (page 29 in Praises of the Buddha)

    31:33 - Dharma Talk: Rev. Barbara Brennan

    48:16 - Gatha: Ondokusan / Gratefulness

    50:38 - The Nembutsu (page 135 in the red service book)

    53:23 - Announcements

    01:00:41 - Words of Thanksgiving (page 126 in the red service book)

    01:01:31 - October Schedule

    01:01:45 - How to Donate to WBT

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Family Dharma Service

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Shirley Yanagisawa

Dharma Service for Sunday, October 15, 2023 with a Dharma Talk by Lay Speaker Shirley Yanagisawa at Windward Buddhist Temple. The service was officiated by Rev. Barbara Brennan at Windward Buddhist Temple in Kailua, Hawaii. 

  • 00:00 - Opening Remarks & Program

    00:13 - Ringing of the kansho (temple bell)

    02:43 - Meditation

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

    05:52 - Sutra: Verses Reaffirming the Vows (page 117 in the red service book)

    12:47 - Recitation: Shinshu Pledge - II (page 6 in the red service book)

    13:59 - Gatha: The Wondrous Gift of Peace (page 176 in Praises of the Buddha)

    16:17 - Dharma Talk: Shirley Yanagisawa

    33:28 - Gatha: Listen to His Voice (page 92 in Praises of the Buddha)

    35:36 - The Nembutsu (page 135 in the red service book)

    37:50 - Announcements

    42:50 - Words of Thanksgiving (page 126 in the red service book)

    43:36 - October Schedule

    43:50 - How to Donate to WBT

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Family Dharma Service

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Joy Nishida

Dharma Service for Sunday, October 8, 2023 with a Dharma Talk by WBT Board Member and Jr. YBA Advisor Joy Nishida at Windward Buddhist Temple. The service was officiated by Rev. Brennan at Windward Buddhist Temple in Kailua, Hawaii. Joy's Dharma Talk is titled "Living With Grief."

  • 00:00 - Opening Remarks & Program

    00:23 - Ringing of the kansho (temple bell)

    02:56 - Meditation

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

    06:11 - Sutra: Juseige (page 54 in the red service book)

    12:04 - Recitation: The Creed (page 4 in the red service book)

    13:49 - Gatha: With These Hands (page 174 in Praises of the Buddha)

    15:49 - Dharma Talk: Joy Nishida

    34:19 - Gatha: On This Morn (page 119 in Praises of the Buddha)

    36:16 - The Nembutsu (page 135 in the red service book)

    38:26 - Announcements

    38:35 - Windward Mall Bon Dance

    47:45 - Words of Thanksgiving (page 126 in the red service book)

    48:35 - October Schedule

    48:49 - How to Donate to WBT

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Bingo Sunday

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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

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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

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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

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Intergenerational Activity: Peace Doves

Celebrating Birthdays

August & September birthdays

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Family Dharma Service

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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.

  • 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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Remembrance Day Service

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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:

  1. What have I received from _____?

  2. What have I given to _______?

  3. 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.

  • 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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Caligraphy Demonstration