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JSBTC Japan Tour 2023

Information Session – Sunday February 6, 2022.

Please join us on Sunday, February 6th, 2022 at 3:00 pm Eastern Time, for an online presentation on the JSBTC (Jodo Shinshu Buddhist Temples of Canada) Japan Tour in 2023 hosted by the Calgary Buddhist Temple Sangha Engagement.  Everyone is welcome to attend!

The tour will be from May 7-12, 2023 and the occasion is to commemorate Shinran Shonin’s 850th Birth Anniversary as well as the Jodo Shinshu 800th Foundation Anniversary Kyosan Hoyo in addition to the 17th World Buddhist Women’s Convention – all in Kyoto, Japan! 

We are honored to have Rev Yoshimichi Ouchi give a brief overview of the service and the convention as well as we are pleased to have Mr. Akihito Takemoto of KINTETSU INTERNATIONAL EXPRESS (CANADA) INC. Toronto Branch, give a presentation regarding travel for the Canadians.  For planning purposes, Hongwanji/Japan needs to know the number of Canadians who have a strong interest in attending by the deadline of Monday, February 21, 2022.    

Visit http://canada.kiecan.com/jsbtc/ for more information on the tour and be aware that some details are still being finalized and are subject to change.

Please plan to attend this informative presentation to help you make your decision and have an opportunity to ask questions about the tour.  Your attendance and input will be valued.

CLICK ON THE LINK TO REGISTER FOR THE VIRTUAL PRESENTATION ON SUNDAY FEB. 6, 2022