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Obon Visit to Bellows Japanese Cemetery

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We held our annual Obon visit to the Bellows Japanese Cemetery in Waimanalo on June 10, 2026. Located in a secure area on Bellows Air Force Station, there are around 45 grave markers dating back to the early 1900s. Most are believed to be Japanese immigrants associated with the Waimanalo Sugar Plantation.

WBT members and family members placed flowers and Rev. Shingo Furusawa held a short memorial service. Mahalo to the Kaneohe Bay Marine Corps for making our annual visit possible.

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Dharma Service

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Prudence Kusano & Bishop Toshiyuki Umitani

Dharma Service for Sunday, June 7, 2026 with a Dharma Talk by lay speaker Prudence Kusano. This Jodo Shinshu Buddhist service was officiated by Honpa Hongwanji Mission of Hawaii Bishop Toshiyuki Umitani. Prudence shares Dharma moments from one of her favorite books, "Big Panda and Tiny Dragon" by James Norbury. https://amzn.to/4eaK09G

  • 00:00 - Opening Remarks & Program

    00:30 - Ringing of the Kansho (temple bell)

    03:14 - Meditation

    04:00 - Vandana & Ti-Sarana (page 7 in the red service book)

    06:29 - Sutra: Juseige (page 59 in the red service book)

    15:32 - Recitation: Our Pledge

    16:52 - Gatha: Flying Free

    21:02 - Dharma Talk: Prudence Kusano

    28:43 - Gatha: Buddha Loves You (page 37 in Praises of the Buddha)

    30:05 - The Nembutsu (page 145 in Praises of the Buddha)

    31:32 - Announcements

    34:35 - Hurricane Preparedness

    39:20 - Bon Dance Announcements

    44:45 - June Birthdays

    46:30 - Words of Thanksgiving

    47:32 - June Dharma Service Schedule

    47:47 - How to Donate to WBT

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Intergenerational Activity

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Dharma Service

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Myles Yamamoto

Dharma Service for Sunday, May 31, 2026 with a Dharma Talk by lay speaker Myles Yamamoto. This Jodo Shinshu Buddhist service was officiated by Raymond Takiue of Mo'ili'ili Hongwanji. This is Myles' first Dharma Talk, and he shares "3 Dharma Lessons From K-Pop Demon Hunters."

  • 00:00 - Opening Remarks & Program

    00:35 - Ringing of the Kansho (temple bell)

    02:37 - Meditation

    03:39 - Vandana & Ti-Sarana (page 7 in the red service book)

    06:03 - Sutra: Verses Reaffirming the Vows (page 117 in the red service book)

    13:47 - Recitation: Golden Chain of Love (page 126 in the red service book)

    15:10 - Gatha: At Our Altar (page 22 in Praises of the Buddha)

    17:35 - Dharma Talk: Myles Yamamoto

    34:40 - Gatha: Namo Amida Butsu (page 144 in Praises of the Buddha)

    37:30 - The Nembutsu (page 145 in Praises of the Buddha)

    39:32 - Announcements

    43:42 - Words of Thanksgiving

    44:29 - June Dharma Service Schedule

    44:45 - 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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Irene Nakamoto

Remembrance Dharma Service for Sunday, May 24, 2026 with a Dharma Talk by guest speaker Irene Nakamoto. This Jodo Shinshu Buddhist service was officiated by Rev. Yuika Hasebe of Honpa Hongwanji Hawaii Betsuin.

The monthly Remembrance Service 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

    00:24 - Ringing of the Kansho (temple bell)

    02:59 - Meditation

    03:42 - Vandana & Ti-Sarana (page 7 in the red service book)

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

    12:27 - Remembrance

    15:48 - Sutra: Juseige (page 54 in the red service book)

    22:52 - Recitation: Golden Chain of Love (page 126 in the red service book)

    24:37 - Gatha: Quest of Life (page 164 in Praises of the Buddha)

    27:03 - Dharma Talk: Irene Nakamoto

    50:22 - Gatha: All Life is One (page 2 in Praises of the Buddha)

    52:31 - The Nembutsu (page 145 in Praises of the Buddha)

    54:21 - Announcements

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

    01:00:48 - May Schedule

    01:01:03 - How to Donate to WBT with Venmo

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Gotan-e Service

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Rev. Eric Matsumoto

Gotan-e Dharma Service for Sunday, May 17, 2026 with a Dharma Talk by guest speaker Rev. Eric Matsumoto. The birthday of the founder of Jodo Shinshu Buddhism, Shinran Shonin, is commemorated in the Gotan-e Service. This is one of the six major services observed annually by Jodo Shinshu temples.

Rev. Matsumoto is currently the resident minister of Aiea Hongwanji Mission and served as the 16th Bishop of the Honpa Hongwanji Mission of Hawaii from 2011 - 2023. This Jodo Shinshu Buddhist service was officiated by Rev. Matsumoto. Rev. Matsumoto's Dharma Talk was titled, "What is Compassion?"

  • 00:00 - Opening Remarks & Program

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

    03:01 - Offering of Flowers & Light

    03:57 - Meditation

    04:56 - Vandana & Ti-Sarana (page 7 in the red service book)

    07:09 - San Bu Jo (page 9 in the red service book)

    11:12 - Gotan-e Aspiration

    14:21 - Sutra: Shoshin Nembutsu Ge (page 11 in the red service book)

    21:57 - Recitation: Shinshu Pledge II (page 6 in the red service book)

    23:12 - Gatha: Saint Shinran (page 170 in Praises of the Buddha)

    26:19 - Dharma Talk: Rev. Eric Matsumoto

    53:34 - Gatha: Ondokusan/Gratefulness II

    56:22 - The Nembutsu (page 135 in the red service book)

    57:45 - Announcements

    01:00:05 - Words of Thanksgiving (page 126 in the red service book)

    01:00:53 - May Dharma Service Schedule

    01:01:08 - How to Donate to WBT

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Earth Day 2026 Kuulei Road Clean Up

On Saturday, May 17, 2026, we held our annual Earth Day rubbish pick-up on Kuulei Road, which is the road our temple is located on in Kailua.

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Mother's Day Dharma Service

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Ed Diehl

Mother's Day Dharma Service for Sunday, May 3, 2026 with a Dharma Talk by lay speaker Ed Diehl. This Jodo Shinshu Buddhist service was officiated by Honpa Hongwanji Mission of Hawaii Bishop Toshiyuki Umitani. This is Ed's first Dharma Talk, and he shares his Jodo Shinshu Buddhism journey and reflects on Eshinni, wife of Shinran Shonin, and her important role in perpetuating the Jodo Shinshu teachings.

  • 00:00 - Opening Remarks & Program

    00:21 - Ringing of the Kansho (temple bell)

    03:07 - Meditation

    03:49 - Vandana & Ti-Sarana (page 7 in the red service book)

    06:14 - Sutra: Praises of the Buddha (page 112 in the red service book)

    17:02 - Recitation: Homages (page 2 in the red service book)

    18:39 - Gatha: Arigatai (page 14 in Praises of the Buddha)

    21:43 - Dharma Talk: Ed Diehl

    51:31 - Gatha: On This Morn (page 153 in Praises of the Buddha)

    54:08 - The Nembutsu (page 145 in Praises of the Buddha)

    56:10 - Announcements

    59:31 - Words of Thanksgiving

    01:00:17 - May Dharma Service Schedule

    01:00:32 - 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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Dharma Service

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Neil Yamamoto

Family Dharma Service for Sunday, May 3, 2026 with a Dharma Talk by lay speaker Neil Yamamoto. This Jodo Shinshu Buddhist service was officiated by Rev. Shingo Furusawa. Neil shares a Dharma message "…those from whom we learn…Bodhisattvas in Everyday Life."

  • 00:00 - Opening Remarks & Program

    00:21 - Ringing of the Kansho (temple bell)

    03:14 - Meditation

    03:57 - Vandana & Ti-Sarana (page 7 in the red service book)

    06:18 - Sutra: Sanbutsuge (page 46 in the red service book)

    13:49 - Recitation: Our Pledge

    15:15 - Gatha: Living Gratefully (page 132 in Praises of the Buddha)

    17:20 - Dharma Talk: Neil Yamamoto

    30:46 - Gatha: Hotokesama II (page 93 in Praises of the Buddha)

    33:26 - The Nembutsu (page 145 in Praises of the Buddha)

    35:25 - Announcements

    39:22 - Birthdays

    42:05 - Words of Thanksgiving

    43:01 - May Dharma Service Schedule

    43:16 - 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

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

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Intergenerational Activity

May Birthdays

Kailua Service Care Event 2026

On April 28, the Kailua Houseless Service Care Event celebrated its 100th month of providing a meal, snacks, clothing, hygiene products, haircuts, and vital life, health, and legal services. The monthly event held by the Windward YMCA and Daybreak Church together with community partners and faith groups started in 2018.

Each month, a different church or community organization prepares the hot meal and snack packs. April is WBT's month to be a part of this incredible community event. Mahalo to all the Kailua Houseless Service Care Event volunteers and congratulations on reaching this milestone!