“Dedication,” Rev. Arthur Kaufmann 11/03/13
Rev. Kaufmann begins by encouraging us to attend the Interfaith Thanksgiving Service and Bodhi Day Service and recognize our commonality with those of other sects and faiths.
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“The Power of Faith,” Rev. Tatsuo Muneto 10/27/2013
Rimban Muneto’s message was delivered on the day of the 2013 Nembutsu Gathering for the Honolulu District Council, a day of “Pumpkins, Dharma, and Fun.”
Rev. Tomo Hojo 10/20/2013
On October 20, 2013 the whole sangha was invited to the Dharma School service at 9:00 a.m. This is Reverend Hojo’s message to the Dharma School children relating an anecdote from his childhood.
“Shin Spirit of Caregiving” – Rev. Tatsuo Muneto 10/13/2013
Reverend Muneto gave this talk on the occasion of Dana Awareness Day.
Rev. Arthur Kaufmann 09/29/2013
Rev. Kaufmann began his talk with the following meditation: “The Buddha is not God. He does not create. He does not destroy. The Buddha does not judge. He does not reward. He does not punish. Buddha simply offers enlightenment.”
Rev. Bert Sumikawa, 09/15/13
Reverend Sumikawa picks up the thread of his “I have a dream” message in a talk that covers same-gender marriage, the conflict in Syria, and Peace Day.
Rev. Thomas Okano 09/08/2013
Rev. Okano gave this talk on the occasion of Grandparents Day and discussed interdependence and the interrelatedness of all existence.
“I Have a Dream” – Rev. Bert Sumikawa, 09/01/13
Rev. Bert Sumikawa’s message ties together the 50-year anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King’s speech at the March on Washington and the question of same-gender marriage that is now before Hawaii and its state government.
Rev. Arthur Kaufmann 08/25/2013
Rev. Kaufmann’s talk focused on judgment in the context of Buddhist understanding of causes and conditions.
“Awaken to the Foolish Self” – Rev. Tatsuo Muneto 08/18/2013
Learn how Reverend Muneto found dharma in an encounter with the police.