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Remembrance Day Service

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Rev. Bert Sumikawa

Remembrance Dharma Service for Sunday, May 26, 2024 with a Dharma Talk by Rev. Dr. Bert Sumikawa. Are the teachings of Shakyamuni Buddha and Shinran Shonin the same? Or are they different? That's the question Rev. Sumikawa asks and answers in his Dharma Talk. This Jodo Shinshu Buddhist service was officiated by Rev. Sumikawa.

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

    03:06 - Meditation

    03:50 - Vandana & Ti-Sarana (page 7 in the red service book)

    05:55 - San Bu Jo (page 9 in the red service book)

    10:00 - Remembrance

    13:21 - Sutra: Sanbutsuge (page 47 in the red service book)

    20:54 - Recitation: Homages (page 2 in the red service book)

    22:11 - Gatha: Golden Chain

    24:32 - Dharma Talk: Rev. Bert Sumikawa

    44:01 - Gatha: Ondokusan / Gratefulness

    46:05 - The Nembutsu (page 135 in the red service book)

    48:30 - Announcements

    53:45 - Words of Thanksgiving (page 126 in the red service book)

    54:39 - June Dharma Service Schedule

    54:54 - How to Donate to WBT

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Family Dharma Service

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Joy Nishida

Dharma Service for Sunday, May 19, 2024 with a Dharma Talk by Lay Speaker, Junior YBA advisor, and WBT Board Member, Joy Nishida. This Jodo Shinshu Buddhist service was officiated by Rev. Brennan. It's graduation season, and Joy shares her thoughts and reflects on this milestone occasion for many.

  • 00:00 - Opening Remarks & Program

    00:11 - Ringing of the Kansho (temple bell)

    02:37 - Meditation

    03:21 - Vandana & Ti-Sarana (page 7 in the red service book)

    05:29 - Sutra: Gassho With Amida

    11:49 - Recitation: Our Pledge

    13:00 - Gatha: Gentle Hands

    15:19 - Dharma Talk: Joy Nishida

    35:01 - Gatha: Buddha Loves You (page 24 in Praises of the Buddha)

    36:28 - The Nembutsu (page 135 in the red service book)

    39:14 - Announcements

    43:08 - Members' Mother's Day Thoughts read by Rev. Brennan

    46:37 - Words of Thanksgiving (page 126 in the red service book)

    47:25 - May Dharma Service Schedule

    47:40 - How to Donate to WBT

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Origami

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Mother's Day Dharma Service

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Rev. Barbara Brennan

Mother's Day Dharma Service for Sunday, May 12, 2024 with a Dharma Talk by Rev. Barbara Brennan. This Jodo Shinshu Buddhist service was officiated by Rev. Brennan. Rev. Brennan shares the history of Mother's Day.

  • 00:00 - Opening Remarks & Program

    00:27 - Ringing of the Kansho (temple bell)

    03:20 - Meditation

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

    06:15 - Mother's Day Aspiration

    07:04 - Sutra: Twelve Homages (page 120 in the red service book)

    14:54 - Recitation: Shinshu Pledge - II (page 6 in the red service book)

    16:10 - Gatha: Children in Japan (page 29 in Praises of the Buddha)

    19:14 - Dharma Talk: Rev. Barbara Brennan

    36:11 - Gatha: Arigatai

    38:46 - The Nembutsu (page 135 in the red service book)

    41:36 - Announcements

    47:29 - Announcement from Rev. Brennan

    51:07 - Words of Thanksgiving (page 126 in the red service book)

    51:50 - May Dharma Service Schedule

    52:05 - How to Donate to WBT

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Gotan-e (Shinran's Birthday) Service

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Rev. Barbara Brennan, Rev. Blayne Higa, & Rev. Bert Sumikawa

Gotan-e (Shinran's Birthday) Dharma Service for Sunday, May 5, 2024 with a Dharma Talk by guest speaker Rev. Blayne Higa of Kona Hongwanji Buddhist Temple. The service was officiated by Rev. Bert Sumikawa. The Gotan-e Service celebrates the birth of Shinran Shonin, the founder of Jodo Shinshu Buddhism, who was born on May 21, 1173.

  • 00:00 - Opening Remarks & Program

    00:31 - Ringing of the Kansho (temple bell)

    02:50 - Offering of Flowers & Light

    03:35 - Meditation

    04:20 - Vandana & Ti-Sarana (page 7 in the red service book)

    06:35 - San Bu Jo (page 9 in the red service book)

    09:57 - Gotan-e Aspiration

    11:09 - Sutra: Shoshinge (page 11 in the red service book)

    17:52 - Gatha: On This Morn (page 119 in Praises of the Buddha)

    19:58 - Dharma Talk: Rev. Blayne Higa

    47:13 - Gatha: Listen To His Voice (page 92 in Praises of the Buddha)

    49:25 - The Nembutsu (page 135 in the red service book)

    51:48 - Announcements

    56:14 - Birthdays

    01:00:15 - Words of Thanksgiving (page 126 in the red service book)

    01:01:11 - May Dharma Service Schedule

    01:01:25 - 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 May Birthdays

Children’s Day Koi

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Remembrance Day Service

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Rev. Barbara Brennan

Monthly Remembrance Dharma Service for Sunday, April 28, 2024 with a Dharma Talk by Rev. Barbara Brennan. The service was officiated by Rev. Brennan and Rev. Bert Sumikawa. Rev. Brennan shares thoughts on memorial services, going back to growing up in Arizona and visiting the area cemeteries to pay respects to family members.

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

    00:18 - Ringing of the Kansho (temple bell)

    02:58 - Meditation

    04:01 - Vandana & Ti-Sarana (page 7 in the red service book)

    06:15 - San Bu Jo (page 9 in the red service book)

    11:05 - Remembrance

    15:37 - Sutra: Junirai (page 59 in the red service book)

    23:58 - Recitation: Golden Chain of Love (page 126 in the red service book)

    25:20 - Gatha: Quest of Life (page 126 in Praises of the Buddha)

    27:22 - Dharma Talk: Rev. Barbara Brennan

    40:39 - Gatha: Namo Amida Butsu (I) (page 104 in Praises of the Buddha)

    43:30 - The Nembutsu (page 135 in the red service book)

    45:39 - Announcements

    51:30 - Words of Thanksgiving (page 126 in the red service book)

    52:25 - May Dharma Service Schedule

    52:40 - How to Donate to WBT

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

Kailua Cares Event Snack Pack Prep

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Eshinni & Kakushinni Day Service

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Wendie Yumori & Rev. Barbara Brennan

Eshinni & Kakushinni Day Dharma Service for Sunday, April 21, 2024 with a Dharma Talk by guest speaker Wendie Yumori from Hawaii Betsuin. The service was officiated by Rev. Dr. Bert Sumikawa and Rev. Barbara Brennan. Eshinni & Kakushinni Day honors Eshinni, the wife of Shinran Shonin and her dedication to Shinran, and Kakushinni, the daughter of Shinran and Eshinni.

  • 00:00 - Opening Remarks & Program

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

    02:42 - Meditation

    03:40 - Vandana & Ti-Sarana (page 7 in the red service book)

    05:49 - Eshinni & Kakushinni Day Aspiration

    07:11 - Sutra: Verses Reaffirming the Vows (page 117 in the red service book)

    13:46 - Gatha: Golden Chain

    16:20 - Dharma Talk: Wendie Yumori

    37:48 - Gatha: Becoming Free (page 18 in Praises of the Buddha)

    40:13 - The Nembutsu (page 135 in the red service book)

    42:26 - Announcements

    46:34 - Dharma School Update

    50:28 - Words of Thanksgiving (page 126 in the red service book)

    51:23 - April Dharma Service Schedule

    51:39 - How to Donate to WBT

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Dharma School

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Buddha Day (Hanamatsuri) Service

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Rev. Barbara Brennan & Rev. Bert Sumikawa

Buddha Day (Hanamatsuri) Dharma Service for Sunday, April 14, 2024 with a Dharma Talk by Rev. Dr. Bert Sumikawa. The service was officiated by Rev. Dr. Bert Sumikawa. Buddha Day (Hanamatsuri) is held to commemorate the birth of Siddhartha Gautama in Lumbini Garden. Attendees to the service got a chance to pour sweet tea on the Baby Buddha during the chanting of the Kanmoku-ge.

  • 00:00 - Opening Remarks & Program

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

    02:46 - Meditation

    03:48 - Vandana & Ti-Sarana (page 7 in the red service book)

    06:03 - San Bu Jo (page 9 in the red service book)

    09:10 - Buddha Day Aspiration

    10:13 - Sutra: Kanmoku-ge & Pouring of Sweet Tea

    25:46 - Gatha: Happy Buddha Day (page 56 in Praises of the Buddha)

    27:58 - Dharma Talk: Rev. Dr. Bert Sumikawa

    47:49 - Gatha: Softly Blew the Breezes (page 151 in Praises of the Buddha)

    49:38 - The Nembutsu (page 135 in the red service book)

    51:47 - Announcements

    58:48 - April Birthdays

    01:02:03 - Words of Thanksgiving (page 126 in the red service book)

    01:03:13 - April Dharma Service Schedule

    01:03:29 - How to Donate to WBT

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

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Remembrance Day Service

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Rev. Barbara Brennan & Rev. Bert Sumikawa

Remembrance Day Dharma Service for Sunday, March 31, 2024 with a Dharma Talk by Rev. Barbara Brennan. The service was officiated by Rev. Dr. Bert Sumikawa. Rev. Brennan shares the history of the Hongwanji in Hawaii as we prepare for this year's Triple Celebration in September.

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

    03:19 - Meditation

    04:28 - Vandana & Ti-Sarana (page 7 in the red service book)

    06:43 - San Bu Jo (page 9 in the red service book)

    10:55 - Remembrance

    15:24 - Sutra: Juseige (page 54 in the red service book)

    21:26 - Recitation: Our Pledge

    22:52 - Gatha: Ondokusan II / Gratefulness

    25:24 - Dharma Talk: Rev. Barbara Brennan

    42:37 - Gatha: Hotokesama II (page 74 in Praises of the Buddha)

    45:06 - The Nembutsu (page 135 in the red service book)

    47:38 - Announcements

    56:53 - Words of Thanksgiving (page 126 in the red service book)

    57:49 - April Dharma Service Schedule

    58:04 - 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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Hongwanji Spring Bazaar 2024

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Mahalo to all who came out to the Hongwanji Spring Bazaar at Honpa Hongwanji Hawaii Betsuin on Sunday, March 24! We had a very busy food booth in the Annex, selling out of just about everything that we brought from our temple. Everything we sold was made by WBT members and volunteers at WBT, including takuan (pickled radish), bitter melon namasu, cabbage tsukemono, pickled onions, nantu (Okinawan mochi), banana muffins, and several varieties of manju (a Japanese pastry).

Thank you to all the volunteers and the Hawaii Betsuin for hosting the Spring Bazaar, which also featured a rummage sale, craft fair, and lots and lots of food!