Monthly Archives: May 2026

Day 8 April 14 Temple 37 At 6 am, we had sitting meditation in a hall facing east. It was a beautiful morning: I could see the sun rising above the horizon in the far distance. After 10-20 minutes, the warm sunray fell on my head with waves of heat permeating my whole body. What … Continue reading »

Part 3: 14-day Pilgrimage / Retreat in Shikuko (7-20/4/2026) Kobo Daishi and Shikoku Pilgrimage A pilgrimage normally means a long, often challenging journey to a sacred or holy place for spiritual reasons, reflection, or to honour a significant figure or site. It acts as a trans-formative, intentional journey – often on foot- that combines journey … Continue reading »