The Search For Enlightenment

As hoped, today went perfectly. The trip was easy, the weather was warm and Taplow Court was even more amazing than I expected.

Morning Gongyo got louder and more energetic as more people joined the chanting, and the lesson, about the role of pupils or disciples, was very apt for everyone, let alone those of us who were receiving Gohonzon.

After lunch, the Gohonzon conferral was emotional and about thirty people were invited, one by one, to receive the Gohonzon.

After dropping Ken back in Sandbanks, I came home to get the Butsudan ready for Jayne and Ken to come round to enshrine the Gohonzon and to chant before it for the very first time. They gave me a card and a present, a Gongyo CD, because they know I still need the practice. We sat and chatted over a few nibbles and before long, it was time for them to leave.

They are wonderful people, and my thanks go to them and everyone who helped to make this a very special day.

As promised, here are a few photos …