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Dana Day & Pet Memorial Dharma Service

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Cyndi Osajima, Project Dana

Dana Day and Pet Memorial Dharma Service for Sunday, February 11, 2024 with a Dharma Talk by Cyndi Osajima, Executive Director of Project Dana at Windward Buddhist Temple. The service was officiated by Rev. Brennan.

Dana, or selfless giving, is one of the six paramitas. Project Dana is a program that provides a multitude of services to the elderly and disabled through a corps of volunteers. For more information about Project Dana, please visit their website at https://projectdana.org.

Today was also our annual Pet Memorial Remembrance Service. Pets provide us with selfless giving with their unconditional love and companionship. A loss of a family pet is often our first encounter with mortality as children.

  • 00:00 - Opening Remarks & Program

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

    02:58 - Meditation

    03:43 - Vandana & Ti-Sarana (page 7 in the red service book)

    06:22 - Pet Memorial Aspiration

    07:18 - Pet Memorial

    12:20 - Sutra: Twelve Homages (page 120 in the red service book)

    19:45 - Recitation: Golden Chain of Love (page 126 in the red service book)

    21:01 - Gatha: Buddha Loves You (page 24 in Praises of the Buddha)

    20:34 - Dharma Talk: Cyndi Osajima, Project Dana

    21:01 - Gatha: Golden Chain

    37:29 - The Nembutsu (page 135 in the red service book)

    39:46 - Announcements

    50:11 - Dharma School Presentation

    52:07 - Words of Thanksgiving (page 126 in the red service book)

    53:00 - February Dharma Service Schedule

    53:16 - How to Donate to WBT

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Dharma School Activity

Bingo

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Intergenerational Dharma Service

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Rev. Barbara Brennan

Intergenerational Dharma Service for Sunday, February 4, 2024 with a Dharma Talk by Rev. Barbara Brennan at Windward Buddhist Temple. The service was officiated by Rev. Brennan. For the first Sunday of the month, an intergenerational Dharma message is shared. Rev. Brennan shares the book, "The Three Questions" by Jon Muth.

  • 00:00 - Opening Remarks & Program

    00:20 - Ringing of the kansho (temple bell)

    03:24 - Meditation

    04:12 - Vandana & Ti-Sarana (page 7 in the red service book)

    06:24 - Sutra: Junirai (page 59 in the red service book)

    16:17 - Recitation: Homages (page 2 in the red service book)

    18:04 - Gatha: Hotokesama II (page 74 in Praises of the Buddha)

    20:34 - Dharma Talk: Rev. Barbara Brennan

    36:09 - Gatha: At Our Altar (page 16 in Praises of the Buddha)

    37:45 - The Nembutsu (page 135 in the red service book)

    39:53 - Announcements

    43:15 - February Birthdays

    46:18 - Words of Thanksgiving (page 126 in the red service book)

    47:10 - February Dharma Service Schedule

    47:25 - How to Donate to WBT

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Intergenerational Craft activity

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Remembrance Day Service

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Rev. Barbara Brennan

Remembrance Day Dharma Service for Sunday, January 28, 2024 with a Dharma Talk by Rev. Barbara Brennan at Windward Buddhist Temple. The service was officiated by Rev. Brennan. 

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

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

    02:55 - Meditation

    03:43 - Vandana & Ti-Sarana (page 7 in the red service book)

    05:50 - San Bu Jo (page 9 in the red service book)

    10:55 - Remembrance Day & Offering of Incense

    16:22 - Sutra: Juseige (page 54 in the red service book)

    22:18 - Recitation: Our Pledge

    23:59 - Gatha: Becoming Free (page 18 in Praises of the Buddha)

    27:15 - Dharma Talk: Rev. Barbara Brennan

    39:50 - Gatha: Arigatai

    42:07 - The Nembutsu (page 135 in the red service book)

    44:26 - Announcements

    54:01 - Words of Thanksgiving (page 126 in the red service book)

    54:48 - February Schedule

    55:03 - How to Donate to WBT

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Family Dharma Service

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Rev. Barbara Brennan

Dharma Service for Sunday, January 21, 2024 with a Dharma Talk by Rev. Barbara Brennan at Windward Buddhist Temple. The service was officiated by Rev. Brennan. Rev. Brennan shares a Dharma message about finding the Buddha within.

  • 00:00 - Opening Remarks & Program

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

    02:55 - Meditation

    03:55 - Vandana & Ti-Sarana (page 7 in the red service book)

    05:57 - Sutra: Praises of the Buddha (page 112 in the red service book)

    16:36 - Recitation: Shinshu Pledge I (page 6 in the red service book)

    17:40 - Gatha: Shinshu Anthem (page 147 in Praises of the Buddha)

    20:51 - Dharma Talk: Rev. Barbara Brennan

    34:40 - Gatha: Gentle Hands

    35:47 - The Nembutsu (page 135 in the red service book)

    38:25 - Announcements

    40:17 - Words of Thanksgiving (page 126 in the red service book)

    41:10 - January Schedule

    41:26 - How to Donate to WBT

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Dharma School

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Hoonko Service

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Rev. Barbara Brennan & Rev. Dr. Bert Sumikawa

Hoonko (Shinran Shonin's Memorial) Service for Sunday, January 14, 2024 with a Dharma Talk by Rev. Dr. Bert Sumikawa at Windward Buddhist Temple. The service was officiated by Rev. Sumikawa. 

  • 00:00 - Opening Remarks & Program

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

    03:31 - Meditation

    04:27 - Vandana & Ti-Sarana (page 7 in the red service book)

    06:38 - San Bu Jo (page 9 in the red service book)

    10:01 - Hoonko Aspiration

    11:05 - Sutra: Shoshinge (page 11 in the red service book)

    17:27 - Gatha: On This Morn (page 119 in Praises of the Buddha)

    20:02 - Dharma Talk: Rev. Dr. Bert Sumikawa

    46:25 - Gatha: Ondokusan / Gratefulness

    48:47 - The Nembutsu (page 135 in the red service book)

    50:51 - Announcements

    53:55 - Words of Thanksgiving (page 126 in the red service book)

    54:44 - January Schedule

    54:59 - 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

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Intergenerational Dharma Service

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Rev. Barbara Brennan

Intergenerational Dharma Service for Sunday, January 7, 2024 with a Dharma Talk by Rev. Barbara Brennan at Windward Buddhist Temple. The service was officiated by Rev. Brennan. Rev. Brennan reads the story "Zen Ties" by Jon Muth (Amazon: https://amzn.to/3NYuOQv).

  • 00:00 - Opening Remarks & Program

    00:36 - Ringing of the kansho (temple bell)

    02:59 - Meditation

    04:10 - Vandana & Ti-Sarana (page 7 in the red service book)

    06:15 - Sutra: Sanbutsuge (page 47 in the red service book)

    14:08 - Recitation: The Creed (page 4 in the red service book)

    15:49 - Gatha: May Peace Prevail

    19:16 - Dharma Talk: Rev. Barbara Brennan

    33:36 - Recitation: New Year Metta For Peace

    37:07 - The Nembutsu (page 135 in the red service book)

    40:06 - Announcements

    46:24 - Words of Thanksgiving (page 126 in the red service book)

    47:12 - January Schedule

    47:28 - 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 Craft activity

A Message from Rev. Barbara Brennan

Rev. Barbara Brennan

Aloha and Happy New Year, everyone!

In this time of wishing joy and peace to all, it is hard to realize that there is hatred and violence halfway around the world. Recently, a statement was made by some leaders from churches in the Nuuanu Valley Interfaith community: “We may feel powerless to make any significant change in generations of conflict we don’t even fully understand. We can; however, refuse to accept any expressions of hatred, violence, and antisemitism here, and call upon each other to remember the aloha with which we work and live every day.” A statement well taken.

Monshu Kojun Ohtani writes: “In order for there to be peace. We must first be aware that all things in this world are interconnected. We should care for and value other people’s lives as well.” How do we attain peace as we seek in the world today? In order to help stop problems such as war, terrorism, confrontations between nations and peoples, and political clashing, it is necessary that we first treat others with the same care and respect that we would ourselves.”

December quickly ended another year. Time doesn’t stand still as we look to 2024, the Year of the Dragon, to make plans with family, friends and our Sangha.

During 2023 Windward Buddhist Temple (WBT) held many activities as we worked to keep our Hongwanji active and present in the community. One such activity was the Windward Mall Bon Dance last October. Many members and friends helped to make it a success. (We can’t forget all the freshly cooked andagi which were in such great demand). It is said that “Teamwork makes the dream work!” Everyone worked selflessly from beginning to end. All sales proceeds were donated to the Maui Wildfires Fund through Hongwanji headquarters. Thank you for your hard work and contributions, which was a reflection of Dana in the truest sense of the word.

It is important to share the Buddha-Dharma whenever we can. When I started at WBT, I was surprised to learn that all WBT Dharma talks are available on YouTube. This is a dynamic way to share the Jodo Shinshu teachings. Kudos to Ryan for his diligence in filming, editing, and posting our talks online so that friends, family, and all those seeking to learn about Buddhism can enjoy being part of our Sangha. Remember, everyone is welcomed into the Sangha just as you are. It is Amida’s Vow that reaches out to us and embraces us unconditionally. How fortunate we are to have the Buddha-Dharma as our guide.

The message of the Buddha and Jodo Shinshu is universal. The Buddha wants all people to live a happy and peaceful life. The Shin Buddhist Path is open to anyone. It does not require that you become a monk or nun. It does not require you to give up your home or your job. It does not require you to live in the mountains, or to learn Sanskrit, Chinese, or Tibetan. Man, woman, or child may follow the Shin Buddhist path. If Shin Buddhism is to reach a greater audience in the US and Western world, it will have to elaborate more eloquently, the universality of its teachings and tradition.

Let’s continue to share the Dharma through our actions and contributions in the community.

It is with deep gratitude that I thank all of you for the kindness and support I’ve received. Okagesama de (thanks

to you).

In gassho,
Rev. Barbara Brennan

A Message from President Dennis Tashiro

2023 has passed by quite rapidly. It was another year of interesting, exciting, and fun activities at WBT.

Sunday service attendance has surpassed pre-pandemic levels! The after-service intergenerational craft activities and bingo games are enjoyed by many. Rev. Barbara Brennan delivers most of the dharma messages, with temple lay members and guest speakers rounding out the schedule.

The first Sunday of each month is designated as 1st Sunday Family Service. Dharma messages for these services are geared toward children and families and it is followed by an intergenerational activity.

WBT continues to offer adult dharma classes and in 2023, we have had Spring and Fall-Winter classes led by Rev. Bert Sumikawa. Tai chi and exercise classes are also ongoing. Bon fitness and ikebana classes are two new activities that began in 2023. We encourage everyone to utilize the temple facilities and to take advantage of the activities mentioned and any additional programs that are offered.

In July, we resumed holding a bon dance at the temple. It was a huge success thanks to the hard work of many temple members and friends!

In an effort to become more visible in the windward community, members have participated in social concerns and earth-friendly events. Rev. Brennan and others are involved with a windward interfaith group comprised of several different faith organizations. We also have an aikido club practicing at the temple twice a week.

E komo mai (welcome)! We’d like to see you at the Sunday Services and/or participate in WBT activities. Temple greeters and leaders are ready to welcome you and share their aloha at Sunday services.

Mahalo to the members of the WBT Board, temple committees and volunteers for your continued dedicated efforts in supporting the temple.

My best wishes to everyone for a 2024 filled with good health, peace, and happiness. Thank you and In Gassho, Dennis Tashiro, President

In Gassho,

Dennis Tashiro, WBT President

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Family Dharma Service

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Bob Nishita

Dharma Service for Sunday, December 31, 2023 with a Dharma Talk by Lay Speaker Bob Nishita at Windward Buddhist Temple. The service was officiated by Rev. Barbara Brennan. 

  • 00:00 - Opening Remarks & Program

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

    02:36 - Meditation

    03:43 - Vandana & Ti-Sarana (page 7 in the red service book)

    05:49 - Sutra: Twelve Homages (page 120 in the red service book)

    12:53 - Recitation: Homages (page 2 in the red service book)

    14:23 - Gatha: Golden Chain

    16:49 - Dharma Talk: Bob Nishita

    42:59 - Gatha: Namo Amida Butsu (page 104 in Praises of the Buddha)

    45:28 - The Nembutsu (page 135 in the red service book)

    48:40 - Announcements

    55:50 - Words of Thanksgiving (page 126 in the red service book)

    56:49 - January Schedule

    57:05 - 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

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Joya No Kane