If you arrive early, please take a sand step at Shikoku 88 temples.
09:30
Opening
Greetings from the moderator
09:40
Lecture 1. Commentary on the Shingon Service Book
Attendees at the venue will receive Byodo-ko's original "Buddhist service".
10:50
rest
11:00
Lecture 2. Practice of the Shingon Service
It is a practice of reciting the sutras in unison, paying attention to how the voice is pronounced and when to prolong the chanting.
11:30
Taking a break/lunch box
11:50
dining etiquette
After the meal, it will be time for sand treading and photography. If you have Byodo-ko's "meal etiquette", please bring it with you. There is also a distribution on the day, but there are limited numbers 🙏
13:00
Ritual of Kobo-daishi
I will chant the order of the gongyo before the Buddhist altar. On the way, after the Heart Sutra, there is a special performance of "Kobo Daishi Wasan". We will chant Wasan along with Koya Daishi's picture. After Wasan, perform Namu Daishi Henjo Kongo 108 times🙏
14:00
rest
14:20
Round-table discussion Kobo Daishi's prayers and teachings
Mr. Morisaki and the chief priest will talk about the prayers and teachings of Kobo Daishi. We may ask you for your opinion.
15:20
Question-and-answer session
Please feel free to ask any questions to Mr. Morisaki and the chief priest.