The Search For Enlightenment

Tomorrow I am going to travel up to Taplow Court in Maidenhead, the UK headquarters of the Soka Gakkai, to receive a Gohonzon.

I was tempted to say ‘presented with my Gohonzon’ but I believe that is more correct to say ‘a’ because I will merely be the custodian of the Gohonzon, as it will most certainly still be in existence long after I have passed on.

So I am hoping for an auspicious visit and looking forward to the honour of receiving the Gohonzon.

Although I have a Gohonzon I ‘rescued’ from eBay it will be an honour to have an authentic one, if that is the right term, to be the object of my Practice.

Ken Hawkins is going to accompany me on the trip. I hope I don’t talk him to death on the journey, there are so many things I want to ask about. We are planning to arrive in good time to attend Kosen Rufu Gongyo, which will be followed by registration and the ceremony during which I will receive the Gohonzon.

I’ll give you an update on how it all turns out when I get back, hopefully with a few photos.