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Year End Dharma Service

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Rev. Sol Kalu

Year End Dharma Service for Sunday, December 29, 2024 with a Dharma Talk by Rev. Sol Kalu. This Jodo Shinshu Buddhist service was officiated by Rev. Kalu. Rev. Kalu reads the Gomonshu's New Year Message and, in his Dharma Talk, reflects on the concept of time.

  • 00:00 - Opening Remarks & Program

    00:22 - Ringing of the Kansho (temple bell)

    03:06 - Meditation

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

    05:57 - Sutra: Juseige (page 54 in the red service book)

    12:19 - Recitation: Shinshu Pledge II (page 6 in the red service book)

    13:17 - Gatha: Gentle Hands

    15:08 - Dharma Talk: Rev. Sol Kalu

    29:59 - Gatha: At Our Altar (page 16 in Praises of the Buddha)

    31:56 - The Nembutsu (page 135 in the red service book)

    34:07 - Announcements

    41:01 - Words of Thanksgiving (page 126 in the red service book)

    42:09 - January Dharma Service Schedule

    42:24 - How to Donate to WBT

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Remembrance Day Service

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United Jr. YBA of Honolulu

Remembrance Dharma Service for Sunday, December 22, 2024 with a Dharma Talk by Joy Nishida and the United Jr. Young Buddhists Association (YBA) of Honolulu. This Jodo Shinshu Buddhist service was lead by members of the United Jr. YBA of Honolulu.

The Jr. YBA was first established in the state of Hawai'i in 1957. The Honolulu chapter includes members from Windward Buddhist Temple, along with Hawaii Betsuin, Moiliili Hongwanji, Jikoen Hongwanji, Pacific Buddhist Academy, and Hongwanji Mission School.

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

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

    02:43 - Meditation

    03:27 - Vandana & Ti-Sarana (page 7 in the red service book)

    05:40 - San Bu Jo (page 9 in the red service book)

    09:36 - Remembrance Aspiration

    10:16 - Remembrance

    17:40 - Sutra: Gassho With Amida

    23:40 - Recitation: Golden Chain of Love (page 126 in the red service book)

    24:51 - Gatha: Quest of Life (page 126 in Praises of the Buddha)

    24:49 - Dharma Talk: Joy Nishida & the United Jr. YBA

    42:57 - Gatha: Ondokusan/Gratefulness

    45:34 - The Nembutsu (page 135 in the red service book)

    47:51 - Announcements

    52:40 - Words of Thanksgiving (page 126 in the red service book)

    53:39 - December Dharma Service Schedule

    53:56 - How to Donate to WBT

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

2024 General Membership Meeting & Luncheon

Member Luncheon at New Mui Kwai Restaurant

Lucky Candy Winners

Board of Directors & Officers for 2025 - 2026

Windward Buddhist Temple Board of Directors for 2025 - 2026

At the General Membership Meeting on December 15, 2024, the Windward Buddhist Temple Board of Directors and Officers for 2025 through 2026 were installed.

President: Dennis Tashiro

Vice-President: Cynthia Rodriguez

Secretary: Prudence Kusano

Treasurer: Gerald Matsuda

Auditor: Roy Miyamoto

Directors:

  • Dana Arakaki

  • Ed Diehl

  • Keiji Kukino

  • Allen Kusano

  • Natasha Lopes

  • Ryan Miyamoto

  • Joy Nishida

  • Joyce Nishita

  • Neil Yamamoto

Mahalo

Mahalo to Allen Kusano, who will continue to be involved with WBT and lead the facilities committee. Welcome to new board members Ed Diehl and Natasha Lopes!

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Family Dharma Service

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Prudence Kusano

Dharma Service for Sunday, December 15, 2024 with a Dharma Talk by WBT Board Member and organizer of many of intergenerational activities, Prudence Kusano. This Jodo Shinshu Buddhist service was officiated by Rev. Bert Sumikawa.

Prudence shares the book, "The Fall of Freddie the Leaf: A Story of Life for All Ages," a New York Times best seller by Leo Buscaglia. It is a well-known book about life and death. You can purchase the book from Amazon.com here: https://amzn.to/3DrsvTv

  • 00:00 - Opening Remarks & Program

    00:13 - Ringing of the Kansho (temple bell)

    02:49 - Meditation

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

    05:50 - Sutra: Praises of the Buddha (page 112 in the red service book)

    16:02 - Recitation: Golden Chain of Love (page 126 in the red service book)

    17:05 - Gatha: Shinshu Anthem (page 147 in Praises of the Buddha)

    20:33 - Dharma Talk: Prudence Kusano

    34:39 - Gatha: Golden Chain

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

    38:41 - Announcements

    41:51 - December Dharma Service Schedule

    42:07 - How to Donate to WBT

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Bodhi Day Service

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Rev. Sol Kalu

Bodhi Day Dharma Service for Sunday, December 8, 2024 with a Dharma Talk by Rev. Sol Kalu. This Jodo Shinshu Buddhist service was officiated by Rev. Kalu.

Celebrated annually on December 8, Bodhi Day commemorates Shakyamuni Buddha's attainment of awakening or enlightenment under the Bodhi tree.

  • 00:00 - Opening Remarks & Program

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

    03:00 - Offering of Flowers & Light

    03:49 - Meditation

    04:32 - Vandana & Ti-Sarana (page 7 in the red service book)

    06:47 - Loving Kindness Metta

    08:31 - San Bu Jo (page 9 in the red service book)

    12:27 - Bodhi Day Aspiration

    13:54 - Sutra: Sanbutsuge (page 46 in the red service book)

    22:14 - Gatha: The Bodhi Day (page 20 in Praises of the Buddha)

    27:58 - Dharma Talk: Rev. Sol Kalu

    53:34 - Gatha: Hotokesama (II) (page 74 in Praises of the Buddha)

    55:33 - The Nembutsu (page 135 in the red service book)

    57:39 - Announcements

    01:01:54 - December Birthdays

    01:04:32 - Words of Thanksgiving (page 126 in the red service book)

    01:05:29 - December Dharma Service Schedule

    01:05:44 - How to Donate to WBT

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Intergenerational Snow Globes Activity

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Remembrance Day Service

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Rev. Sol Kalu

Remembrance Dharma Service for Sunday, November 24, 2024 with a Dharma Talk by Rev. Sol Kalu. This Jodo Shinshu Buddhist service was officiated by Rev. Kalu. We honor our veterans on Veterans Day in November and Rev. Kalu shares a remembrance of his father, who was a veteran of the Korean War.

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

    00:13 - Ringing of the Kansho (temple bell)

    02:26 - Meditation

    03:22 - Vandana & Ti-Sarana (page 7 in the red service book)

    05:29 - San Bu Jo (page 9 in the red service book)

    09:21 - Remembrance Aspiration

    10:15 - Remembrance

    13:38 - Sutra: Twelve Homages (page 120 in the red service book)

    20:55 - Recitation: Homages (page 2 in the red service book)

    22:24 - Gatha: Namu Amida Butsu (page 104 in Praises of the Buddha)

    24:49 - Dharma Talk: Rev. Sol Kalu

    45:59 - Gatha: On This Morn  (page 119 in Praises of the Buddha)

    48:05 - The Nembutsu (page 135 in the red service book)

    50:07 - Announcements

    56:00 - Words of Thanksgiving (page 126 in the red service book)

    56:47 - December Dharma Service Schedule

    57:03 - How to Donate to WBT

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WBT Gratitude Tree

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Eitaikyo Service

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Rev. Blayne Nakasone Sakata

Eitaikyo Dharma Service for Sunday, November 17, 2024 with a Dharma Talk by guest speaker Rev. Blayne Nakasone Sakata, Associate Minister of Honpa Hongwanji Hilo Betsuin. This Jodo Shinshu Buddhist service was officiated by Rev. Sol Kalu.

The Eitaikyo Service is a memorial service that WBT dharma followers & temple leaders who came before us. It is through their efforts that the Dharma continues to be shared to successive generations.

  • 00:00 - Opening Remarks & Program

    00:29 - Ringing of the Kansho (temple bell)

    02:59 - Offering of Flowers & Light

    04:11 - Meditation

    04:58 - Vandana & Ti-Sarana (page 7 in the red service book)

    07:52 - San Bu Jo (page 9 in the red service book)

    11:11 - Eitaikyo Aspiration

    12:50 - Sutra: Junirai (page 59 in the red service book)

    20:27 - Recitation: Our Pledge

    21:52 - Gatha: Arigatai

    24:13 - Dharma Talk: ev. Blayne Nakasone Sakata

    53:42 - Gatha: Flying Free

    57:59 - The Nembutsu (page 135 in the red service book)

    59:45 - Announcements

    01:02:04 - Words of Thanksgiving (page 126 in the red service book)

    01:02:58 - November Dharma Service Schedule

    01:03:13 - 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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Family Dharma Service

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Neil Yamamoto

Dharma Service for Sunday, November 10, 2024 with a Dharma Talk by WBT board member Neil Yamamoto. This Jodo Shinshu Buddhist service was officiated by Rev. Sol Kalu. Neil continues his FoodieDharma series, this time looking at a Hawaii icon, the SPAM Musubi.

  • 00:00 - Opening Remarks & Program

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

    02:37 - Meditation

    03:24 - Vandana & Ti-Sarana (page 7 in the red service book)

    05:36 - Sutra: Verses Reaffirming the Vows (page 117 in the red service book)

    12:27 - Recitation: Shinshu Pledge II (page 6 in the red service book)

    13:52 - Gatha: Becoming Free (page 18 in Praises of the Buddha)

    15:40 - Dharma Talk: Neil Yamamoto

    24:41 - Gatha: At Our Altar (page 16 in Praises of the Buddha)

    26:44 - The Nembutsu (page 135 in the red service book)

    28:38 - Announcements

    32:13 - Words of Thanksgiving (page 126 in the red service book)

    32:59 - November Dharma Service Schedule

    33:14 - 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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