Kenzan together with a group of Shao Shan Temple participants travelled to practice at two Temples in Japan - Ryuunji and Ryugonji. This trip was an important time of solidifying our sangha connection with other Temples in our lineage and a wonderful experience for all who participated.
We gathered in Hiroshima where Shinjo-Roshi met us and brought us several hours northwest to Ryuunji Temple.
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| RYUUNJI TEMPLE |
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| Meal time at Ryuunji Temple |
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| Ryuunji's main Buddha Hall - "Ryuunji" means "Dragon Cloud Temple" |
Ryuunji's abbot - Shinjo Nohara Roshi
We then travelled for a day by car, north along the western coast of Japan to Ryugonji Temple in Kyototango.
RYUGONJI TEMPLE
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| Ryugonji - meditation & oryoki meals in the new Zendo |
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| Ryugonji - large wooden fish struck for meals |
Ryugonji's Abbot: Eitoku Kato Roshi
Deep gratitude to
Rev. Shinjo & Rev. Eitoku for so generously hosting us,
to all the participants on the trip and
to all the sangha for supporting ongoing programs at Shao Shan during the trip.
