Join Rev. Gregory Gibbs and Rev. Jon Turner for Obon Service

Service Recognizes Hatsubon Families

Please join us for one of our most important services of the year, as we remember loved ones who have passed away and express our gratitude for their impact on our lives. We will especially remember those who have passed away in the last year, as part of the Hatsubon portion of the service.

We welcome guest speaker Rev. Jon Turner back to our Temple, and greatly appreciate the strong support of our Supervising Minister, Rev. Gregory Gibbs, in officiating.

LIVESTREAM AVAILABLE

For those hoping to follow the service remotely, please see the link below. The service starts at 2 p.m. on Saturday, August 2. The link will also work to view the recorded livestream.

Note on Parking

As our own parking lot is unavailable, please plan on extra time to find parking. In addition to street parking, the Temple is grateful for neighbors who have allowed us to use their parking for our special service. Learn more about parking options here.

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 Service Order

BUDDHIST TEMPLE OF SAN DIEGO
OBON & HATSUBON SERVICE
2:00 PM, AUGUST 2, 2025  

Officiant                             Rev. Jundo Gregory Gibbs
Guest Speaker                       Rev. Jon Turner, OCBC
Chairperson                                           Ralph Honda
Musical Accompanist                           Trishia Carinio
Incense Offering                                             Sangha
Kansho                                                      Calling Bell
Opening Remarks & Welcome                 Chairperson
Chanting: Sanbujo (p 21)              Officiant & Sangha
Hyobyakumon (Intention of Service)           Rev. Gibbs
Sutra Chanting: Shoshinge (p 58 – 73, 54, 55)
                                                     Officiant & Sangha
Recitation: Our Pledge (Insert)          Chairperson & Sangha
Incense Offering by Representatives:
DS Staff             DS Students            Sangha Teens
Jr. YBA               ABA                         BWA
Taiko                    Komon                   Buddhist Temple
Gatha: Namo Amida Butsu (p 122)         Musician & Sangha Reading of the Hatsubon Honoree Names Chairperson Hatsubon Family members come forward to offer incense as Rev Gibbs lights each Honoree’s candle.
Introduction of Guest Speaker                     Rev. Gibbs
Obon/Hatsubon Dharma Message      Rev. Turner
Reading of Gobunsho (Letters of Rennyo Shonin)
Letter on White Ashes                 Rev. Gibbs
Hakkotsu no sho                         Rev. Gibbs
Recognition of College Graduates      Kimberly Kruse
Appreciation                                         Curt Yasuhara
Gatha: Ondokusan II (p 128)        Musician & Sangha
Closing Meditation (Music Meditation)     Chairperson
Announcements & Closing Remarks       Chairperson
Incense Offering                                              Sangha