On arrival to Kyoto, the representatives from the BCA (five lay representatives and two ministers) spent the night in the dorms at the Kokusai Center (Hongwanji International Center). It is the same dorms that overseas students would stay while they are studying at the Hongwanji.
The Kokusai Center is also the office that coordinates activities with each of the overseas districts - Canada, Hawaii, South America and the BCA. It also serves as the welcome center for anyone from these districts. It is located about two blocks east of the Hongwanji, along the street that also servers as the northern border of the main complex.
It was late for most of us to get dinner, so we had gone to the local Lawsons (a convenience store chain) for some food, drinks and supplies.
The next morning, our session didn't start until 10:00 am, but we woke up in time for the 6:30 am Asaji (Morning Service) at the Hongwanji.
Next: Morning Service
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