The schedule (departure dates) for Minobu Pilgrimage 2010 in June is as follows:
JUNE
|
4 (Fri) |
Group 14 (Hirosaki 1st) |
|
5 (Sat) |
Group 15 (Kansai) |
|
6 (Sun) |
Group 16 (Fukuoka 3rd) |
|
11 (Fri) |
Group 17 (Iwate 1st, Taiwan 2nd) |
|
12 (Sat) |
Group 18 (HQ 6th) |
|
13 (Sun) |
Group 19 (Oita 3rd) |
|
14 (Mon) |
Group 20 (Elderly 3rd) |
|
18 (Fri) |
Group 21 (HQ 7th) |
|
19 (Sat) |
Group 22 (Hirosaki 2nd) |
|
20 (Sun) |
Group 23 (Fukuoka 4th) |
|
21 (Mon) |
Group 24 (Elderly 4th) |
|
25 (Fri) |
Group 25 (Fukuoka 5th) |
|
26 (Sat) |
Group 26 (Aomori 1st) |
|
27 (Sun) |
Group 27 (Oita 4th) |
* For details, please contact BGK HQs, District Churches or your Branch Leaders.
** Please make sure to read and understand the conditions stated below.
Important Conditions for the Pilgrimage
Healthy personnels under 69 years old (excluding the Elderly Groups) are able to participate in the pilgrimage, but please make sure to read and understand the following conditions before you register regardless of your age.
- Participants have to have a sincere respect to Mt. Minobu as the sacred place where St.Nichiren's soul rests.
- As this is a group pilgrimage, participants have to follow the guidance of staff members and group leaders during the pilgrimage.
- Participants have to be able to walk on foot during the pilgrimage on the first day.
- As the pilgrimage includes climbing up the mountain in the early morning, people with following health conditions are strictly forbidden to participate.
1. Heart Disease (angina pectoris, arrhythmia)
2. Pregnancy
3. Undergoing artificial dialysis
4. Under treatment for high blood pressure
5. Other medical conditions that make group participation difficult
++ People who have medical conditions of 4 and/or 5 but with minor symptoms may talk to their doctors, and upon their approval, may consult BGK HQ or District Churches regarding the possibility to participate.
