Cardiff East Chapter Assembly

Yesterday, 20 April, was Cardiff East Chapter Assembly. The mtg attended by about 50 people. It was held at the Star Centre, Star Centre is a community centre. When we have a big mtg (yes, 50 people is considered a big mtg here), we have to rent a room at the community centre.

The mtg was a great success and everyone enjoyed it. Agenda includes Buddhist study, experiences, entertainment and children's presentation.

The Buddhist lecture was on "Reply to the Lay Nun, Mother of Ueno". This is a letter wrote by Daishonin to encourage the mother of Nanjo Tokimitse, who has lost her youngest son.

I took this pictue during tea break after the lecture.


In the second part of the mtg, 7 children put up a performance based on the children's book "Cody Chants". There were no practise or rehearsal at all before this day. Children who came with their parents just joined on the very day. While the adults are have mtg, Women Division leaders Liz with her husband Larry shared the story with the children. After that with the help of another 2 more youth leaders, the children made the props and rehearse the presentation. All the adults really enjoyed the presentation by the children, it is simple but very nice.

After that, me, Woon, Liz and Suzanne put up an entertainment item. We recited a Sensei poem "A Beacon Light". and the lesson from geese. Suzanne sang a song entitled "Summer Time". Wow! She really has a beautiful voice. I didn't take picture on our performance as I was on stage.

I am also very impressed by these beautiful decoration done by the members.

Lotus Sutra on snows? Yes, why not?!

(The lotus flower was painted by the daugther of a Women Division member)