International Hanamatsuri ～ The Flower Festival
The International Hanamatsuri was successfully held on April 6, 2025.
We thank you very much for the many people who participated in.
We hope to be able to hold the festival again next year.
The Flower Festival was held on April 6, 2025 and was attended by over 100 people. Due to the Covid19 disaster, it has been difficult to get together, but by gathering we have encouraged and energized each other.
Odaimoku meditation
International Hanamatsuri at the Birth place of Rissho Kosei-kai in person only(At Hassho-no-chi)
Time and Date
Door opens at 9:30 am
Offering flowers and pouring sweet tea on the baby Buddha
Pre-Program at 10:15 am
・Explanation of the Birth Place of Rissho Kosei-kai and Mandara
Ceremony starts at 10:30 am
・Procession of Offering
・Minister’s greeting
・Three Treasures
・Odaimoku meditation
・Happy Birthday message to Buddha
・Dharma message
・Dharma circle discussion (Hōza)
Social time/Refreshments at 12:20pm
at Shinjuku Dharma Center meeting room
Place
Location for ” Birth place of Rissho Kosei-kai” ( Hassho no chi )
https://ibc-rk.org/info/location-for-birth-place-of-rissho-kosei-kai-hassho-no-chi/
Ms. E. from Indonesia
When I came to Japan eight years ago, I could not speak Japanese well but the Japanese members warmly welcomed me. I would like to return the favor from that time. Today I brought two friends for the first time. It was nice to see them wearing happi coats and happily participating in the Bon dance.
Ms. T. from Sri Lanka
My friend invited me to participate in IBC activities for the first time. I was a little nervous at the beginning, but I enjoyed talking with many people. After the event, members took me to the Great Sacred Hall to see the Buddha’s statue. It was big and beautiful.