Family Dharma Service

Neil Yamamoto

Dharma Service for Sunday, June 23, 2024 with a Dharma Talk by WBT lay speaker and board member, Neil Yamamoto. This Jodo Shinshu Buddhist church service was officiated by Rev. Barbara Brennan and recorded at Windward Buddhist Temple, a Shin Buddhism Temple in Kailua, Hawaii. Neil is a foodie and, like his earlier Dharma Talks, he brings a fun perspective to food and his Buddhism journey.

Father's Day Dharma Service

Shirley Yanagisawa & Rev. Barbara Brennan

Dharma Service for Sunday, June 16, 2024 with a Dharma Talk by WBT lay speaker, Shirley Yanagisawa. This Jodo Shinshu Buddhist church service was officiated by Rev. Barbara Brennan & Rev. Bert Sumikawa and recorded at Windward Buddhist Temple, a Shin Buddhism Temple in Kailua, Hawaii.

Shirley reads a book about friendship and sharing, "Too Many Mangos" by Tammy Paikai and Don Robinson. Buy the book on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3z578Fy

Ron’s Lego Display

Family Dharma Service

Dennis Tashiro, Emma Fujikawa, Lisa Fujikawa, & Rev. Barbara Brennan

Dharma Service for Sunday, June 9, 2024 with a Dharma Talk by Rev. Barbara Brennan. This Jodo Shinshu Buddhist church service was officiated by Rev. Barbara Brennan & Rev. Bert Sumikawa and recorded at Windward Buddhist Temple, a Shin Buddhism Temple in Kailua, Hawaii.

During the announcements, we recognized Emma Fujikawa, who graduated from high school as part of the Class of 2024. Emma is a Junior YBA member and serves as an MC for WBT's Dharma services. Congratulations Emma and best wishes at Oregon State!

Intergenerational Dharma Service

Dennis Tashiro

Intergenerational Dharma Service for Sunday, June 2, 2024 with a Dharma Talk by temple president, Dennis Tashiro. This Jodo Shinshu Buddhist church service was officiated by Rev. Barbara Brennan and recorded at Windward Buddhist Temple, a Shin Buddhism Temple in Kailua, Hawaii. Dennis reads the story, "The Sour Grape" by Jory John and Pete Oswald.

Intergenerational Craft activitY & Birthdays

Remembrance Day Service

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.

Family Dharma Service

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.

Origami

Mother's Day Dharma Service

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.

Gotan-e (Shinran's Birthday) Service

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.

Intergenerational Activity

Celebrating May Birthdays

Children’s Day Koi

Remembrance Day Service

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.

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