Shirley Yanagisawa

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Family Dharma Service

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Shirley Yanagisawa

Dharma Service for Sunday, October 15, 2023 with a Dharma Talk by Lay Speaker Shirley Yanagisawa at Windward Buddhist Temple. The service was officiated by Rev. Barbara Brennan at Windward Buddhist Temple in Kailua, Hawaii. 

  • 00:00 - Opening Remarks & Program

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

    02:43 - Meditation

    03:47 - Vandana & Ti-Sarana (page 7 in the red service book)

    05:52 - Sutra: Verses Reaffirming the Vows (page 117 in the red service book)

    12:47 - Recitation: Shinshu Pledge - II (page 6 in the red service book)

    13:59 - Gatha: The Wondrous Gift of Peace (page 176 in Praises of the Buddha)

    16:17 - Dharma Talk: Shirley Yanagisawa

    33:28 - Gatha: Listen to His Voice (page 92 in Praises of the Buddha)

    35:36 - The Nembutsu (page 135 in the red service book)

    37:50 - Announcements

    42:50 - Words of Thanksgiving (page 126 in the red service book)

    43:36 - October Schedule

    43:50 - 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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Shirley Yanagisawa

Dharma Service for Sunday, September 4, 2022 with a Dharma Talk by Shirley Yanagisawa at Windward Buddhist Temple. This Jodo Shinshu Buddhist church service was recorded at Windward Buddhist Temple, a Shin Buddhist Temple in Kailua, Hawaii.

  • 00:00 - Opening Remarks & Program

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

    02:37 - Meditation

    03:28 - Vandana & Ti-Sarana (page 7 in the red service book)

    05:50 - Sutra: Gassho with Amida

    12:33 - Recitation: The Creed - II (page 4 in the red service book)

    13:49 - Gatha: Arigatai

    16:26 - Dharma Talk: Shirley Yanagisawa

    28:35 - Gatha: The Wondrous Gift of Peace (page 176 in Praises of the Buddha)

    30:27 - The Nembutsu (page 107 in Praises of the Buddha)

    31:36 - Closing Aspiration

    32:22 - Announcements

    40:44 - Words of Thanksgiving (page 126 in the red service book)

    41:43 - September Schedule

    41:52 - Support WBT with AmazonSmile

    42:02 - 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: Peace Day Doves

Online Remembrance Day Dharma Service

Shirley Yanagisawa

Happy Holidays! Online Monthly Remembrance Day Dharma Service for Sunday, December 26, 2021 with Rev. Dr. Bert Sumikawa and Lay Speaker Shirley Yanagisawa at Windward Buddhist Temple. Remembrance Day is a time to honor family, friends, and even pets who passed away during the month of December, regardless of the year.

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

  • 02:01 - Opening Remarks & Program

  • 02:37 - Vandana & Ti-Sarana (page 7 in the red service book)

  • 04:34 - San Bu Jo (page 8 in the red service book)

  • 07:56 - Remembrance Day - December

  • 09:35 - Sutra: Juseige (page 54 in the red service book)

  • 14:29 - Recitation: Shinshu Pledge - I (page 6 in the red service book)

  • 17:54 - Dharma Talk: Shirley Yanagisawa

  • 36:55 - Gatha: May Peace Prevail

  • 39:44 - Nembutsu (page 107 in Praises of the Buddha)

  • 40:41 - Closing Aspiration

  • 41:36 - Announcements

  • 42:04 - How to Donate to WBT Online

JANUARY SCHEDULE

  • In-person services at the temple will begin on Sunday, January 9, 2022. There will be no service on Sunday, January 2, 2022.

  • Due to the ever-changing pandemic, this schedule is subject to change, so please check our website and Facebook page for the latest.

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Online Dharma Service

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Shirley Yanagisawa

Shirley Yanagisawa

Online Dharma Service for Sunday, June 6, 2021 with a Dharma Talk on gratitude by Lay Speaker Shirley Yanagisawa and Rev. Dr. Bert Sumikawa at Windward Buddhist Temple.

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

  • 02:00- Opening Remarks & Program

  • 02:13 - Vandana & Ti-Sarana (page 7 in the red service book)

  • 04:11 - Sutra: Junirai (page 59 in the red service book)

  • 11:42 - Recitation: Loving Kindness Metta

  • 13:15 - Dharma Talk: Shirley Yanagisawa

  • 33:55 - Gatha: Quest of Life (from "Shin Buddhist Gathas")

  • 36:32 - Nembutsu (page 107 in Praises of the Buddha)

  • 37:29 - Closing Aspiration

  • 38:10 - June Schedule

  • 38:17 - Announcements

  • 38:56 - How to Donate to WBT Online

Online Dharma Service

Shirley Yanagisawa

Shirley Yanagisawa

Online Dharma Service for Sunday, December 20, 2020 with a Dharma Talk by Lay Speaker Shirley Yanagisawa on the theme of "Gratitude." Rev. Dr. Bert Sumikawa officiates the service:

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

  • 01:59 - Introduction & Welcome

  • 02:14 - Vandana & Ti-Sarana (page 7 in the red service book)

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

  • 14:01 - Recitation: The Creed - II (page 4 in the red service book)

  • 12:32 - Dharma Talk: Shirley Yanagisawa

  • 28:12 - Gatha: A Lotus Pure

  • 31:30 - Nembutsu (page 107 in the Praises of the Buddha book)

  • 33:18 - Upcoming Online Schedule

  • 33:33 - How to Donate to WBT Online

Sunday Family Service

Today’s Dharma Talk was given by Shirley Yanagisawa. November is a month of showing gratitude. From Veterans’ Day where we thank our military members for their service to Eitaikyo and, at the end of the month, Thanksgiving. Shirley shared what she’s thankful for, including her family, the sangha, being able to travel, and, most recently, the University of Hawaii Wahine volleyball team.

Jean brought emergency water storage bags, which have been provided by several state and local government agencies and are being distributed through Project Dana.

Sunday Family Service

At today’s Family Service, Shirley Yanagisawa’s Dharma Talk was about the interdependence of all life. Shirley shared examples from her recent trip to Japan to visit extended family members and brought a few chrysalis that started as caterpillars in her yard and will eventually turn into monarch butterflies.

Sunday Family Service & Remembrance Day

For today’s Dharma Talk, Shirley Yanagisawa shared three things in November that help us to remember and give thanks:

  1. Veterans Day: we are reminded of the many sacrifices of the past and present members of the Armed Forces for our freedom.

  2. Eitaikyo: we held this special service last week as our expression of gratitude to the many members of our temple whose dedication, sacrifices, and support have made it possible for Kailua Hongwanji Mission to be what it is today.

  3. Thanksgiving: we all enjoyed our turkey, ham, mashed potatoes, and other food items, some of which we are all still enjoying as leftovers days later. Shirley made her broccoli casserole on Thanksgiving, and she made it again to share for today’s refreshments.

Shirley asked each member to note three things we are thankful for. The notes will be strung together and placed on display in the temple.

Our next Family Service will be on Sunday, December 9, 2018, which will be followed by the Annual General Membership meeting. There will be no service on Sunday, December 2.

Shirley’s broccoli casserole, the recipe to which remains a secret

Father's Day Service

Today's Father's Day Dharma message was by Shirley. She remembered her father and all that he did for her and her siblings growing up on Maui, such using his carpentry skills to build something or picking ogo and hunting for tako. 

Sunday Family Service

For today's Dharma Talk, Shirley spoke of gratitude and how she's grateful for the sangha, who come together to help and support the temple.

She also shared a recent newspaper article about the Choose Love Enrichment Program. Last fall, Kaelepulu Elementary in Kailua became the pilot school for the Choose Love program in Hawaii. The curriculum is centered around four core values: courage, gratitude, forgiveness, and compassion. 

“You can’t always choose what happens to you, but you can always choose how you respond and you can always respond in love.”
— Scarlett Lewis, Founder, Choose Love