Visit to Jikoen Hongwanji

Members of Windward Buddhist Temple visited Jikoen Hongwanji in Kalihi and attended their 85th Anniversary and Keirokai Service on Sunday, November 19, 2023. Jikoen Hongwanji and Windward Buddhist Temple are two of the four temples in the Honolulu District of Honpa Hongwanji Mission of Hawaii. Mahalo and congratulations to Rev. and Mrs. Nishiyama and the entire Jikoen sangha on their 85 years of sharing the Dharma and playing a vital role in the community.

Sunday Services at WBT will resume on November 26, 2023 with our Etaikyo Service. The Etaikyo Service is a time to remember those who came before us at WBT and helped to propagate the Dharma. In doing so, they've ensured that others are able to do so in the future as well. Rev. Bert Sumikawa will be officiating the service and will share a Dharma Message. We hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving and we'll see you on Sunday!

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Remembrance Day Service

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Rev. Barbara Brennan

Remembrance Day Dharma Service for Sunday, November 12, 2023 with a Dharma Talk by Rev. Barbara Brennan at Windward Buddhist Temple. The service was officiated by Rev. Brennan. Rev. Brennan continued an earlier Dharma Talk about learning more about our altar and the Seven Patriarchs of Jodo Shinshu Buddhism.

Remembrance Day is a time to honor family, friends, and even pets who passed away during the month of November, 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

    00:25 - Ringing of the kansho (temple bell)

    02:58 - Meditation

    04:03 - Vandana & Ti-Sarana (page 7 in the red service book)

    06:13 - San Bu Jo (page 9 in the red service book)

    10:53 - Remembrance

    14:23 - Sutra: Sanbutsuge (page 46 in the red service book)

    22:42 - Recitation: The Creed (page 4 in the red service book)

    24:35 - Gatha: Golden Chain

    27:24 - Dharma Talk: Rev. Barbara Brennan

    44:13 - Gatha: At Our Altar (page 16 in Praises of the Buddha)

    46:01 - The Nembutsu (page 135 in the red service book)

    48:30 - Announcements

    59:39 - Words of Thanksgiving (page 126 in the red service book)

    01:00:29 - November Schedule

    01:00:43 - How to Donate to WBT

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  • Download the Jodo Shinshu Service Book (the "red service book"): https://tinyurl.com/GetServiceBook

Bingo Sunday

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Intergenerational Dharma Service

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Dennis Tashiro

Dharma Service for Sunday, November 5, 2023 with a Dharma Talk by Dennis Tashiro at Windward Buddhist Temple. The service was officiated by Certified Minister's Lay Assistant (CMLA) Cynthia Rodriguez. For today's intergenerational service, Dennis shared the story "The Pumpkin Patch" by Sybil Taylor, a story of meditation and interdependence.

  • 00:00 - Opening Remarks & Program

    00:14 - Ringing of the kansho (temple bell)

    03:13 - Meditation

    04:15 - Vandana & Ti-Sarana (page 7 in the red service book)

    06:21 - Sutra: Gassho With Amida

    12:36 - Recitation: Homages (page 2 in the red service book)

    14:18 - Gatha: Arigatai

    17:25 - Dharma Talk: Dennis Tashiro

    37:23 - Gatha: Namu Amida Butsu (page 104 in Praises of the Buddha)

    40:03 - The Nembutsu (page 135 in the red service book)

    42:19 - Announcements

    45:08 - November Birthdays

    48:32 - Words of Thanksgiving (page 126 in the red service book)

    49:34 - November Schedule

    49:49 - How to Donate to WBT

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  • Download the Jodo Shinshu Service Book (the "red service book"): https://tinyurl.com/GetServiceBook

Intergenerational Activity

Celebrating Birthdays

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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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  • Download the Jodo Shinshu Service Book (the "red service book"): https://tinyurl.com/GetServiceBook

Halloween Costume Parade

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Ma'i Movement Hawaii Social Concerns Activity

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We assembled 100 period care kits for the Ma’i Movement

After our Remembrance Day Service, Prudence led us in a Social Concerns project to assemble 100 period care kits for Ma'i Movement Hawai'i, a grassroots organization working to end period poverty in Hawaii. We learned about the organization a few years ago when we participated in a period product drive. To learn more, visit their website at https://maimovement.org/

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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

  • 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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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

  • 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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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

  • 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

Bingo Sunday