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January 8, 2023, January Monthly Memorial (Shotsuki Hoyo), with Rev. Laverne Imori. (1:21:15)

In this monthly memorial, we remember important friends and family who passed away in the month of January from the earliest days of the Buddhist Temple of San Diego. In this case this means Dharma friends and family from 1923 to 2018.

December 31, 2022, “How Many Buddhists Does It Take to Ring a Bell?” Speed video from Joya E (4:26)

Our “speed” video is four times faster than when recorded. With a start from Rev. Lavene Shidou Imori and a finish from Rev. Hōkai "Smitty" Smith, most attendees took a turn in helping us ring the Temple bell at least 108 times. This New Year’s Eve tradition is also observed throughout Japan and some other Asian countries.

December 18, 2022, Sunday Dharma Service w/ Minister's Assistant Sharon Sasaki, "We Are All Koko." (41:09)

MA Sharon Sasaki shares memories of her family’s dog, Koko, shows the viral video of Japanesee fans cleaning the stands following a World Cup soccer/football match, and reads “The Fall of Freddie the Leaf.” for Dharma School students, all in service of themes of interdependence and impermanence.

2022年12月4日 日本語法話 ゆかりウィリアムズ 2022年 成道会 (English subtitles) (8:39)

お釈迦様が、お悟りを菩提樹の下で開かれたのをお祝いする法要が、成道会です。世界中の仏教徒に限らず、浄土真宗にとっても、とても大事な法要です。

December 4, 2022, Bodhi Day and December Memorial (Shotsuko) w Revs. Hōkai Smith and Ko'e Umezu (1:43:21)

Includes December Shotsuki Hoyo with Rev. Smitty. Rev. Ko'e Umezu presents Dharma messages for youth and the adult members of the Sangha. Minister's Assistant Yukari Williams presents a Dharma message (Howa) in Japanese.

November 27, 2022, Dharma Service w/ Bill Teague, Minister's Assistant, chaired by Nancy Martinez (37:02)

Bill Teague provides pointers on etiquette for bowing on entering the Temple and offering incense to our Dharma School Youth.

November 20, 2022, Dharma Service w/ Yukari Williams, Minister's Assistant, chaired by Shirley Omori (35:58)

Ritual, sutra chanting, and Dharma message inspire us in our daily lives. Minister's Assistant Kaytee Sumida, rings the Kansho (Calling Bell) and leads the adult Dharma discussion.

November 13, 2022, Eitaikyo and All Life Forms Memorial with Rev. Hōkai Smith & Rev. Landon Yamaoka (1:08:05)

Special guest speaker, Rev. Landon Yamaoka, Assistant Minister at Palo Alto Buddhist Temple, shares two Dharma messages on the Buddhism in Star Wars, especially as it relates to Eitaikyo. (Some gaps in video due to connectivity issues.)

Sunday, November 6, 2022, Rev. Gregory Gibbs with November's Monthly Memorial, Shotsuki Hoyo (37:05) [Video trancated at beginning]

BTSD's Supervising Minister, Rev. Gregory Gibbs of the Pasadena Buddhist Temple, joins us in person to lead our monthly memorial, or Shotsuki Hoyo, with Kaytee Sumida as chairperson..

JUST RELEASED. Hawaii’s Bloom-Futaba Lecture from BTSD’s Retired Minister, Rev. Dr. Kenji Akahoshi (2:13:53)

Recorded October 7, 2022, and now edited for presentation, Kenji Sensei speaks on “Meditation, Mindfulness, and Gratitude: The Natural Path to Awakening and Joy.”

October 23, 2022, Special Service for Eshinni and Kakushinni Memorial, with Special Guest. (1:23:10)

Rev. Hokai "Smitty" Smith officiates with Rev. Laverne Imori, and welcomes special Guest Speaker Rev. Anne Rensho Spencer (via Zoom) of the Idaho-Oregon Buddhst Temple to celebrate two women crucial to our tradition.

October 16, 2022, Informal Dharma Service with Reverend Laverne Imori; Edited from Livestream (32:40)

Rev. Laverne Imori officiates this informal Dharma service with brief ritual and readings shared in the peaceful and calm embrace of Amida Buddha.

Rev. Laverne provides a Dharma School message, leading the children in meditation and then providing a Shinshu perspective on that practice.

October, 2022, "With Gassho from the Heart" - Music Video (3:00)

This new gatha, “With Gassho in My Heart,” is sponsored by the BCA Federation of Buddhist Women’s Associations, and was composed by Donna Sasaki with lyrics by Rene Maruyama.

2022年10月9日 阿弥陀仏の御本願, ゆかりウイリアムズ (8:36)

阿弥陀仏の御本願の話で.す。 With English subtitles

EDITED VIDEO: October 9, 2022, Buddhist Temple of San Diego, Livestream, "Gratitude for Teachers" (26:07)

Under Dharma Leader Arturo Rubio, MA, please enjoy Kansho (Calling Bell), sutra chanting, readings, and a Dharma talk on gratitude and teachers. The service is chaired by the Fourth through Eighth Grade Class.

October 2, 2022, "We Remember," October Monthly Memorial (Shotsuki Hoyo) with Rev. Laverne Imori (1:04:26)

This Shotsuki Hoyo allows us to honor the memory of loved ones who passed away in October over the years. Rev. Imori Dharma provides Dharma talks for our youth and adults; Dharma School Superintendent Nancy Martinez chairs; guitarist Robert Yamamoto providing musical accomaniment.

October 1, 2022, Tri-Temple Seminar, “Encountering Amida’s Vow,” with Rev. Hibiki Murakami (1:23:08)

“Encountering Amida’s Vow: From Scrolls to Online Propagation” - The landscape of Buddhism now includes more virtual spaces, such as online dōjō or “practice sites.” How does that affect our encounter with the Buddha Dharma? We will explore the role of Name scrolls from Shinran’s time to the present day.

September 25, 2022, Informal Dharma Service with Bill Teague, MA (30:36)

First in a series of Informal Dharma Services led by our Ministerial Assistants under the supervision of Rev. Gregory Gibbs (Pasadena) and Revs. Laverne Imori and Maribeth Smith (San Diego). Our Dharma School High School Class chairs the service.

Sept. 18, 2022, Edited Video of Buddist Temple of San Diego with Rev. Maribeth Smith on Ohigan (59:38)

Our first major service following a long summer break allows us to welcome back Rev. Maribeth Smith, who has returned from training for the Kyoshi certification. With Arturo Rubio, MA, as chairperson, Sharon Sasaki, MA, with a Dharma message for our youth, and Ann Ong, organist.

11 de Septiembre de 2022, "La Casa en Llamas y el Mundo de Samsara," con Arturo Rubio (9:16)

ENGLISH SUBTITLES. En este video discutimos la parábola de la casa en llamas y otras metaforas que nos recuerdan sobre nuestra existencia en el mundo de Samsara.

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