The bakers have been hard at work at the temple baking for the Hongwanji Spring Bazaar at Honpa Hongwanji Hawaii Betsuin. We'll have banana muffins, Okinawan mochi (nantu), and several varieties of manju.
The Spring Bazaar will be on Sunday, March 24, 2024 from 8:30 am to 1:00 pm at the Hawaii Betsuin off Pali Highway. WBT will be in the Annex this year with baked goods, takuan, bitter melon namasu, pickled onions, and cabbage tsukemono.
Rev. Bert Sumikawa, Rev. David Fujimoto, & Rev. Barbara Brennan
Spring Ohigan Dharma Service for Sunday, March 17, 2024 with a Dharma Talk by Rev. David Fujimoto, resident minister at Moiliili Hongwanji at Windward Buddhist Temple. The service was officiated by Rev. Dr. Bert Sumikawa.
Spring Ohigan is one of the Hongwanji’s major services. It is the time when there is harmony in the universe, when day and night are equal in length. It is a time for reflection, to recall and try to put into practice the Six Paramitas or Perfections to achieve a balance in our lives.
00:00 - Opening Remarks & Program
00:19 - Ringing of the Kansho (temple bell)
03:11 - Offering of Flowers & Light
03:43 - Meditation
04:45 - Vandana & Ti-Sarana (page 7 in the red service book)
07:00 - San Bu Jo (page 9 in the red service book)
10:12 - Spring Ohigan Aspiration
11:11 - Sutra: Gassho With Amida
17:34 - Recitation: Homages (page 2 in the red service book)
19:17 - Gatha: At Our Altar (page 16 in Praises of the Buddha)
21:07 - Dharma Talk: Rev. David Fujimoto
41:05 - Gatha: Flying Free
45:59 - The Nembutsu (page 135 in the red service book)
48:17 - Announcements
54:55 - Words of Thanksgiving (page 126 in the red service book)
56:00 - March Dharma Service Schedule
56:15 - How to Donate to WBT
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Rev. Barbara Brennan holding a furoshiki
Dharma Service for Sunday, March 10, 2024 with a Dharma Talk by Rev. Barbara Brennan at Windward Buddhist Temple. The service was officiated by Rev. Brennan. Rev. Brennan shares an article by Rev. Dr. Alfred Bloom about furoshiki, traditional Japanese wrapping cloths, and its similarity to Buddhism.
00:00 - Opening Remarks & Program
00:14 - Ringing of the kansho (temple bell)
02:20 - Meditation
03:21 - Vandana & Ti-Sarana (page 7 in the red service book)
05:28 - Sutra: Praises of the Buddha (page 112 in the red service book)
16:19 - Recitation: Our Pledge
17:33 - Gatha: Arigatai
20:04 - Dharma Talk: Rev. Barbara Brennan
34:10 - Gatha: Listen To His Voice (page 92 in Praises of the Buddha)
36:00 - The Nembutsu (page 135 in the red service book)
38:13 - Announcements
44:25 - Words of Thanksgiving (page 126 in the red service book)
45:18 - March Dharma Service Schedule
45:34 - How to Donate to WBT
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Prudence Kusano
Intergenerational Dharma Service for Sunday, March 3, 2024 with a Dharma Talk by Prudence Kusano at Windward Buddhist Temple. The service was officiated by Dennis Tashiro, a Certified Minister's Lay Assistant. For today's intergenerational service, Prudence reads a story about compassion when someone experiences a loss, "The Rabbit Listened," by Cori Doerrfield. (Buy at Amazon.com)
00:00 - Opening Remarks & Program
00:18 - Ringing of the kansho (temple bell)
02:51 - Meditation
03:42 - Vandana & Ti-Sarana (page 7 in the red service book)
05:52 - Sutra: Sanbutsuge (page 46 in the red service book)
13:49 - Recitation: Shinshu Pledge II (page 6 in the red service book)
14:52 - Gatha: Namu Amida Butsu (page 104 in Praises of the Buddha)
18:05 - Dharma Talk: Prudence Kusano
28:09 - Gatha: On This Morn (page 119 in Praises of the Buddha)
30:16 - The Nembutsu (page 135 in the red service book)
32:13 - Announcements
39:37 - March Birthdays
41:13 - Words of Thanksgiving (page 126 in the red service book)
42:01 - March Dharma Service Schedule
42:16 - 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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Rev. Barbara Brennan
Nirvana & Remembrance Day Dharma Service for Sunday, February 25, 2024 with a Dharma Talk by Rev. Barbara Brennan at Windward Buddhist Temple. The service was officiated by Rev. Brennan. Nirvana Day marks the date when Shakyamuni Buddha (the historical Buddha) passed away.
Remembrance Day is a time to honor family, friends, and even pets who passed away during the month of February, regardless of the year. This weekly Jodo Shinshu Buddhist church service was recorded at Windward Buddhist Temple, a Shin Buddhist Temple in Kailua, Hawaii.
00:00 - Opening Remarks & Program
00:20 - Ringing of the kansho (temple bell)
03:11 - Meditation
04:13 - Vandana & Ti-Sarana (page 7 in the red service book)
06:25 - San Bu Jo (page 9 in the red service book)
11:02 - Remembrance
17:06 - Sutra: Gassho With Amida
23:24 - Recitation: The Creed (page 4 in the red service book)
25:17 - Gatha: With These Hands (page 174 in Praises of the Buddha)
27:13 - Dharma Talk: Rev. Barbara Brennan
40:31 - Gatha: Quest of Life (page 126 in Praises of the Buddha)
42:33 - The Nembutsu (page 135 in the red service book)
45:22 - Announcements
49:43 - Words of Thanksgiving (page 126 in the red service book)
50:34 - March Dharma Service Schedule
50:49 - 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
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On Sunday, February 18, the Windward Buddhist Temple sangha attended a special service at Honpa Hongwanji Hawaii Betsuin with guest speaker, George Takei. He delivered a powerful message of the importance of activism and what Buddhism means to him. After the service, both George and Brad graciously spent their time talking to everyone one-on-one, taking photos, and signing autographs.
Mahalo George and Brad for sharing your time with us!
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
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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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
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
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
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
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
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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