IBC Bon Gathering
The IBC Bon Gathering was held on August 4. We offered prayers of gratitude to our forbearers, learned about the preciousness of life passed down from countless ancestors, and enjoyed the Bon dance together. There were 60 participants.
Time and Date
11am (Tokyo time) Sunday, August 4th, 2024
Place
Buddha Hall in the Fumon Media Center (FMC) on the 4F
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.