Nov 8,2006-2

November 8, 2007 Part 2

	November 8, 2007 Part 2 Sightseeing in Kyoto included visiting the site of the largest Bell in Japan.
	This structure is one of the oldest entrance structures in Japan. Notice that there are three timbers layered in the upper part of this building. Just this century they have figured out how to do six timbers! This is an amazing accomplishment shortly to be unveiled in some newer structures.
	The delegations stand in front of the largest bell in Japan. It takes 15 men to pull back the timber to strike this bell. The timber is on the other side of the bell. The bell is rung one time each year. It is hit 108 times for many blessings.
	Leaving the site these very lovely stairs were laid out for easy walking. All structures are laid out to be integrated with the land geography.
	Leaving the site once again was accompanied by crowds of supporting lay people. The graciousness of the people and devotion to this project was very uplifting to us all.