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Family Dharma Service

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Rev. Sol Kalu

Dharma Service for Sunday, October 6, 2024 with a Dharma Talk by Rev. Sol Kalu. This Jodo Shinshu Buddhist service was officiated by Rev. Kalu. Rev. Kalu shared a widely watched video on YouTube about selfless giving (https://youtu.be/bL9KEaike8U) and discussed the law of cause & effect and karma in Jodo Shinshu Buddhism.

  • 00:00 - Opening Remarks & Program

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

    02:39 - Meditation

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

    05:56- Sutra: Twelve Homages (page 120 in the red service book)

    13:10 - Recitation: Shinshu Pledge II (page 6 in the red service book)

    14:22 - Gatha: On This Morn (page 119 in Praises of the Buddha)

    17:08 - Dharma Talk: Rev. Sol Kalu

    29:05 - Gatha: Buddha Loves You (page 24 in Praises of the Buddha)

    31:45 - The Nembutsu (page 135 in the red service book)

    33:43 - Announcements

    40:15 - October Birthdays

    42:33 - Words of Thanksgiving (page 126 in the red service book)

    43:20 - October Dharma Service Schedule

    43:35 - How to Donate to WBT

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

October Activities

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4th Annual Windward Mall Bon Dance

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We had a great time at the 4th Annual Windward Mall Bon Dance last Saturday, October 5th. Mahalo to Windward Mall and our co-partner, Kaneohe Higashi Hongwanji Mission, for another great Bon Dance in Kaneohe. This batch of photos is from our booth, where we sold takuan, manju, tsukemono, nantu, and more -- all made by our members at WBT. Mahalo to our volunteers and thank you to everyone who patiently waited in line for andagi!

Cooking Andagi

A big mahalo to our hard-working andagi crew. This team worked straight through for hours to mix, cook, and pack hundreds of freshly made andagi for the Bon Dance.

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Family Dharma Service

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Bob Nishita & Rev. Sol Kalu

Dharma Service for Sunday, September 29, 2024 with a Dharma Talk by Bob Nishita. This Jodo Shinshu Buddhist service was officiated by Rev. Sol Kalu.

Join us for the Windward Mall Bon Dance in Kaneohe on Saturday, October 5, 2024 from 3:45 pm - 8:45 pm! More details posted here!

  • 00:00 - Opening Remarks & Program

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

    02:58 - Meditation

    03:44 - Vandana & Ti-Sarana (page 7 in the red service book)

    05:54- Sutra: Junirai (page 59 in the red service book)

    14:16 - Recitation: The Creed (page 4 in the red service book)

    16:01 - Gatha: Ondokusan II / Gratefulness II

    18:21 - Dharma Talk: Bob Nishita

    29:05 - Gatha: Arigatai

    31:51 - The Nembutsu (page 135 in the red service book)

    33:25 - Announcements

    34:42 - Windward Mall Bon Dance

    39:23 - Kupuna Spelling Bee

    42:45 - Words of Thanksgiving (page 126 in the red service book)

    43:22 - October Dharma Service Schedule

    43:37 - 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. Sol Kalu

Remembrance Dharma Service for Sunday, September 22, 2024 with a Dharma Talk by Rev. Sol Kalu. This Jodo Shinshu Buddhist service was officiated by Rev. Kalu. Rev. Kalu shared the story of Pandora's Box and thoughts on war, peace, and Buddhism.

The monthly Remembrance Service is a time to honor family, friends, and even pets who passed away during the month of August and September, 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

    00:23 - Ringing of the Kansho (temple bell)

    03:35 - Vandana & Ti-Sarana (page 7 in the red service book)

    05:58 - San Bu Jo (page 9 in the red service book)

    09:26 - Remembrance Aspiration

    10:19 - Remembrance

    17:19 - Sutra: Verses Reaffirming the Vows (page 117 in the red service book)

    24:22 - Recitation: Our Pledge

    25:41 - Gatha: Becoming Free (page 18 in Praises of the Buddha)

    29:05 - Dharma Talk: Rev. Sol Kalu

    44:02 - Gatha: Shinshu Anthem (page 147 in Praises of the Buddha)

    46:36 - The Nembutsu (page 135 in the red service book)

    48:30 - Announcements

    53:36 - Words of Thanksgiving (page 126 in the red service book)

    54:27 - September Dharma Service Schedule

    54:43 - How to Donate to WBT

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

5th Annual Ring Your Bell for Peace Day

On September 20, we participated in the 5th Annual "Ring Your Bell for Peace Day" online event. Together with hundreds of participants across the state, country, and world, we rang our bell at 9 am HST to celebrate International Peace Day.

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Autumn Ohigan Service

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Rev. Eric Matsumoto & Rev. Sol Kalu

Autumn Ohigan Dharma Service for Sunday, September 15, 2024 with a Dharma Talk by guest speaker, Rev. Eric Matsumoto, resident minister of Aiea Hongwanji Mission and former Bishop of Honpa Hongwanji Mission of Hawaii. This Jodo Shinshu Buddhist church service was officiated by Rev. Kalu and recorded at Windward Buddhist Temple, a Shin Buddhism Temple in Kailua, Hawaii.

Rev. Matsumoto shares the story, "The Gift of Nothing," by Patrick McDonnell.

Shin Buddhists traditionally celebrate Ohigan (“the other shore") twice a year at the spring and fall equinox, the time at which day and night are equal.

  • 00:00 - Opening Remarks & Program

    00:17 - Ringing of the Kansho (temple bell)

    02:52 - Offering of Flowers & Light

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

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

    10:29 - Sutra: Juseige (page 54 in the red service book)

    16:20 - Recitation: Golden Chain of Love (page 126 in the red service book)

    17:26 - Gatha: At Our Altar (page 16 in Praises of the Buddha)

    19:12 - Dharma Talk: Rev. Eric Matsumoto

    51:54 - Gatha: May Peace Prevail

    53:13 - The Nembutsu (page 135 in the red service book)

    56:47 - Announcements

    01:04:56 - Words of Thanksgiving (page 126 in the red service book)

    01:05:50 - September Dharma Service Schedule

    01:06:06 - 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

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Family Dharma Service

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Rev. Sol Kalu

Dharma Service for Sunday, September 1, 2024 with a Dharma Talk, by WBT's new resident minister, Rev. Sol Kalu. This Jodo Shinshu Buddhist church service was officiated by Rev. Kalu and recorded at Windward Buddhist Temple, a Shin Buddhism Temple in Kailua, Hawaii.

We're back after our summer break in August and our first Dharma Service with Rev. Sol Kalu, who became resident minister of Windward Buddhist Temple as of August 1.

We will not have a service at WBT on Sunday, September 8 due to the Honpa Hongwanji Mission of Hawaii's Triple Celebration commemoration. The year 2023 marked the 850th anniversary of the birth of Shinran Shonin, the founder of the Jodo Shinshu Buddhist tradition. The year 2024 is the 800th anniversary of the establishment of the Jodo Shinshu teaching and the 135th anniversary of the Honpa Hongwanji Mission of Hawaii.

  • 00:00 - Opening Remarks & Program

    00:28 - Ringing of the Kansho (temple bell)

    03:08 - Meditation

    03:51 - Vandana & Ti-Sarana (page 7 in the red service book)

    06:09 - Sutra: Praises of the Buddha (page 112 in the red service book)

    16:24 - Recitation: Homages (page 2 in the red service book)

    17:53 - Gatha: Quest of Life (page 126 in Praises of the Buddha)

    20:12 - Dharma Talk: Rev. Sol Kalu

    38:54 - Gatha: Hotokesama (II) (page 74 in Praises of the Buddha)

    41:12 - The Nembutsu (page 135 in the red service book)

    43:22 - Announcements

    49:08 - August & September Birthdays

    51:37 - Words of Thanksgiving (page 126 in the red service book)

    52:27 - September Dharma Service Schedule

    52:43 - 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 Activity

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Summer Picnic with Mo'ili'ili Hongwanji

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Members of Moiliili Hongwanji Buddhist Temple and Windward Buddhist Temple gathered for a joint service and summer picnic on Sunday, August 4. Together the sanghas shared Nembutsu Moments playing ice breakers, doing some mental and physical exercises, and talking story over a delicious meal.

Mahalo to the teams from both temples who planned and organized today's joint picnic!

Opening Remarks

Warm-up Exercises With Radio Taiso

Ice BreakerS & Games

Delicious Bento Lunches

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Welcome Rev. Sol Kalu

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Rev. Sol Kalu, Resident Minister

With the departure of Rev. Barbara Brennan effective July 31, 2024, Bishop Toshiyuki Umitani has assigned Rev. Sol Kalu to be Resident Minister of Windward Buddhist Temple effective August 1, 2024. We extend our mahalo to Rev. Barbara for her service and friendship and wish her much happiness.

There are no Sunday services during the month of August. Rev. Kalu will spend that time acclimating with his office and facilities and do some initial work and orientation with WBT officers. Rev. Kalu's will officiate his first service at WBT and share a Dharma talk on September 1, 2024. Please welcome Rev. Kalu to the WBT Ohana (Sangha).

Rev. Sol Kalu is from the Republic of the Philippines. In 1980, after receiving his BS in nursing in the Philippines, he served as a nurse in the U.S. for many years, specializing in dialysis.

On a visit to Kyoto, Rev. Kalu encountered the Jodo Shinshu Teachings and eventually followed the call to become a Buddhist minister. He received Tokudo ordination in 2007 and Kyoshi ordination in 2010.

He served two years at the Hawaii Betsuin, which was followed by an assignment to Makawao Hongwanji in 2012. His last assignment was at the Hawaii Betsuin and as the oversee minister of Mililani Hongwanji.

He has a faciity for languages, speaks Japanese, and enjoys writing kanji (Japanese characters). His other interests include snorkeling, martial arts, science, and travel.

Rev. Kalu was our guest Dharma Talk speaker for our Nirvana Day and Pet Remembrance Service in February 2020.