Family Service

Online Dharma Service

Bob Nishita

Bob Nishita

Online Dharma Service for Sunday, November 29, 2020 with a Dharma Talk by Lay Speaker Bob Nishita. Rev. Dr. Bert Sumikawa officiates the service:

  • 00:00 - Ringing of the kansho (temple bell)

  • 01:59 - Introduction & Welcome

  • 02:17 - Vandana & Ti-Sarana (page 7 in the red service book)

  • 04:13 - Sutra: Twelve Homages (page 120 in the red service book)

  • 11:34 - Recitation: Golden Chain of Love (page 126 in the red service book)

  • 12:32 - Dharma Talk: Bob Nishita

  • 25:29 - Gatha: Into the Breeze

  • 27:40 - Nembutsu (page 107 in the Praises of the Buddha book)

  • 29:26 - Upcoming Online Schedule

  • 29:53 - How to Donate to WBT Online

Offerings:

Through Honpa Hongwanji Mission of Hawaii, we are now able to accept secure online donations using PayPal or a credit card. Please visit windwardbuddhisttemple.org/donate for instructions or scan the QR code in the video.

Online Etaikyo Service

Rev. Dr. Bert Sumikawa

Rev. Dr. Bert Sumikawa

Online Etaikyo Service for Sunday, November 15, 2020 with Rev. Dr. Bert Sumikawa. Etaikyo is when we remember all the members who have come before us and their many contributions that have allowed us to continue spreading the dharma today. Etaikyo is one of six major services for the Hongwanji. The program for today's service:

00:00 - Ringing of the kansho (temple bell)

01:59 - Introduction & Welcome

02:18 - Vandana & Ti-Sarana (page 7 in the red service book)

04:13 - Sutra: Praises of the Buddha (page 112 in the red service book)

13:45 - Recitation: The Creed - II (page 4 in the red service book)

14:53 - Dharma Talk: Rev. Dr. Bert Sumikawa

32:32 - Gatha: Amida's Smile

35:52 - Nembutsu (page 107 in the Praises of the Buddha book)

37:30 - Upcoming Online Schedule

37:40 - How to Donate to WBT Online

Offerings

Through Honpa Hongwanji Mission of Hawaii, we are now able to accept secure online donations using PayPal or a credit card. Please visit windwardbuddhisttemple.org/donate for instructions or scan the QR code in the video.

Online Dharma Service

Rev. Dr. Bert Sumikawa

Rev. Dr. Bert Sumikawa

Online Dharma Service for Sunday, November 8, 2020 with Rev. Dr. Bert Sumikawa. Overcoming adversity is the theme for today's Dharma Talk. The program for today's service:

00:00 - Ringing of the kansho (temple bell)

01:59 - Introduction & Welcome

02:18 - Vandana & Ti-Sarana (page 7 in the red service book)

04:14 - Sutra: Juseige (page 54 in the red service book)

10:59 - Recitation: Dhammapada

11:58 - Dharma Talk: Rev. Dr. Bert Sumikawa

29:54 - Gatha: Splendor of an Evening Sky

32:47 - Nembutsu (page 107 in the Praises of the Buddha book)

35:02 - Upcoming Online Schedule

35:13 - Panda Express Fundraiser on 11/14/2020

35:21 - How to Donate to WBT Online

Offerings:

Through Honpa Hongwanji Mission of Hawaii, we are now able to accept secure online donations using PayPal or a credit card. Please visit windwardbuddhisttemple.org/donate for instructions or scan the QR code in the video.

Online Dharma Service with Lay Speaker Prudence Kusano

Windward Buddhist Temple President Prudence Kusano

Windward Buddhist Temple President Prudence Kusano

Online Dharma Service for Sunday, November 1, 2020 with Lay Speaker Prudence Kusano, President of Windward Buddhist Temple, and Rev. Dr. Bert Sumikawa. "Dana" is the theme for today's Dharma Talk. The program for today's service:

00:00 - Ringing of the kansho (temple bell)

01:58 - Introduction & Welcome

02:16 - Vandana & Ti-Sarana (page 7 in the red service book)

04:12 - Sutra: Verses Reaffirming the Vows (page 117 in the red service book)

11:04 - Recitation: Metta Sutta

12:20 - Dharma Talk: Prudence Kusano - "Dana"

27:13 - Gatha: Into the Breeze

29:22 - Nembutsu (page 107 in the Praises of the Buddha book)

29:40 - Announcements

31:10 - Panda Express Fundraiser on 11/14/2020

31:19 - How to Donate to WBT Online

Offerings: Through Honpa Hongwanji Mission of Hawaii, we are now able to accept secure online donations using PayPal or a credit card. Please visit windwardbuddhisttemple.org/donate for instructions or scan the QR code in the video.

Online Dharma Service with Lay Speaker Dr. Michael Jaffe

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Is there a biological reason why Buddhist teachings can be challenging to incorporate into our daily lives? Watch WBT member Dr. Michael Jaffe and "The Neuroanatomy of Buddhism" in this week's Online Dharma Service for Sunday, September 13, 2020.

Today's service includes:

00:00 - Ringing of the kansho (temple bell) 0

2:16 - Vandana & Ti-Sarana (page 7 in the red service book)

04:08 - Sutra: Junirai (page 59 in the red service book)

12:11 - Recitation: Our Pledge

13:17 - Dharma Talk: Dr. Michael Jaffe, “The Neuroanatomy of Buddhism”

35:03 - Gatha: "In Bloom (Saki Niou)"

39:21 - Nembutsu (page 107 in the Praises of the Buddha book)

40:52 - Announcements

Online Dharma Service

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Online Dharma Service for Sunday, August 30, 2020 lead by Rev. Bert Sumikawa at Windward Buddhist Temple. We are pleased to announce that WBT will be posting recorded services to YouTube and our website beginning in August.

Today's service includes:

00:00 - Ringing of the kansho (temple bell)

02:16 - Vandana & Ti-Sarana (page 7 in the red service book)

04:10 - Sutra: Gassho to Amida (page 123 in the red service book)

10:39 - Recitation: The Golden Chain of Love (page 126 in the red service book)

11:37 - Dharma Talk: Rev. Dr. Bert Sumikawa

28:17 - Gatha: "The Wondrous Gift of Peace" (page 176 in the Praises of the Buddha book)

30:20 - Nembutsu (page 107 in the Praises of the Buddha book)

Online Dharma Service

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Online Dharma Service for Sunday, August 30, 2020 lead by Rev. Bert Sumikawa at Windward Buddhist Temple. We are pleased to announce that WBT will be posting recorded services to YouTube and our website beginning in August. Today's service includes:

0:00 Ringing of the kansho (temple bell)

2:03 Vandana & Ti-Sarana (page 7 in the red service book)

4:25 Sutra: Juseige (page 54 in the red service book)

11:04 Recitation: The Creed - II (page 4 in the red service book)

12:15 Dharma Talk: Rev. Dr. Bert Sumikawa

28:21 Gatha: "Gratefulness II & Ondokusan II" (page 123 in the Praises of the Buddha book)

30:38 Nembutsu (page 107 in the Praises of the Buddha book)

Online Dharma Service with Lay Speaker Keiji Kukino

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Online Dharma Service for Sunday, August 23, 2020 lead by Rev. Bert Sumikawa and with Dharma Talk by Keiji Kukino at Windward Buddhist Temple. We are pleased to announce that WBT will be posting recorded services to YouTube and our website beginning in August. Today's service includes:

0:00 Ringing of the kansho (temple bell)

2:22 Vandana & Ti-Sarana (page 7 in the red service book)

4:23 Sutra: Twelve Homages (page 120 in the red service book)

11:37 Recitation: Shinshu Pledge - II (page 6 in the red service book)

12:32 Dharma Talk: Keiji Kukino

27:49 Gatha: "To Live (Ikiru)" by the Honpa Hongwanji Hawaii Betsuin Choir

31:09 Nembutsu (page 107 in the Praises of the Buddha book)

Online Obon Service

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Virtual Obon Service for Sunday, August 16, 2020 with Rev. Dr. Bert Sumikawa at Windward Buddhist Temple. We are pleased to announce that WBT will be posting recorded services to YouTube and our website beginning in August. Today's service includes:

0:00 Ringing of the Kansho

2:04 Welcome

2:56 San Bu Jo

7:07 Sutra: Sanbutsuge (page 46 in the red service book)

15:09 Recitation: The Creed - I (page 4 in the red service book)

16:17 Dharma Talk: Rev. Dr. Bert Sumikawa

32:55 Gatha: "Obon, Obon, It's Festival Day" performed by Rev. Harry Gyokyo Bridge

34:38 Nembutsu (page 107 in the Praises of the Buddha book)

This year we had to cancel the Bon Dance which also served as one of the major fundraising events for WBT. We hope that you will consider a donation to WBT in August to commemorate Obon. Please mail your donation to:

Windward Buddhist Temple

268-A Kuulei Road

Kailua, HI 96734

Online Dharma Service with Lay Speaker by Jennifer Kane

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Online Dharma Service for Sunday, August 9, 2020 lead by Rev. Bert Sumikawa and with Dharma Talk by Jennifer Kane at Windward Buddhist Temple. Today's service includes:

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

  • Sutra: Gassho to Amida (page 123 in the red service book)

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

  • Dharma Talk: Jennifer Kane

  • Gatha: "Splendor of an Evening Sky" by the Honpa Hongwanji Hawaii Betsuin Choir

  • Nembutsu (page 107 in the Praises of the Buddha book)