This is the weekend of our Exile & Return Retreat, commemorating the exile of Honen Shonin to Shikoku in 1207 and of his disciples to various parts of Japan. This exile had the effect of spreading the nembutsu teaching far and wide. On the Saturday morning we were joined by students from De Montfort University.
Novermber 3-4 Exile and Return
Friday
6pm Meal
7.30pm Gathering
8.45pm Nien Fo
Silence
Saturday
7am Waking Bell
7.30 Morning Service
9am Breakfast – Students arrive
10am Dharma Talk
11am Tea
11.30 Practice session
1pm Lunch
2pm Studten Gathering & Departure
3pm Archedrama workshop
4.45 Tea
5pm Discussion and Q&A
6pm Supper
8pm Evening Service
Silence
Sunday
7am Waking Bell
7.30 Morning Service
9am Breakfast
10am Nembutsu Chanting
11am Tea
11.30 Practice session
1pm Lunch
2.15 Gathering
3.15 Practice
3.50 Closing ceremony
4pm Retreat ends
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