Sept. 17: |
Participants from Europe and the U.S. (two monks, three nuns) arrive in Japan, go to Sōgen-ji monastery in the city of Okayama. |
Sept. 18: |
Zen monastic orientation at Sōgen-ji for participants. |
Sept. 19: |
Zen monastic orientation at Sōgen-ji for participants. |
Sept. 20: |
Zen monastic orientation at Sōgen-ji for participants. |
Sept. 21: |
Nuns to Myōshin-ji, Kyoto; monks remain at Sōgen-ji. |
Sept. 22: |
Monks to Manju-ji monastery in the city of Ōita; nuns to Ten’e-ji monastery in Gifu Prefecture. |
Sept. 23: |
Monks and nuns participate in the activities of their respective monasteries. |
Sept. 24: |
Monks and nuns participate in the activities of their respective monasteries. |
Sept. 25: |
Monks and nuns participate in the activities of their respective monasteries. |
Sept. 26: |
Monks and nuns participate in the activities of their respective monasteries. |
Sept. 27: |
Monks and nuns participate in the activities of their respective monasteries. |
Sept. 28: |
Participants return to Kyoto; rest day. |
Sept. 29: |
Visits to attractions in Kyoto. |
Sept. 30: |
Participants go to Eihei-ji in Fukui Prefecture. |
Oct. 1:
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Monks and nuns participate in the program at Eihei-ji. |
Oct. 2: |
Participants return to Kyoto; rest day. |
Oct. 3: |
Preparation for symposium. |
Oct. 4: |
Reports by the participants; farewell party. |
Oct. 5: |
Conclusion of Exchange program. |