In the gentle embrace of the morning sun, the members gathered like eager petals unfurling in anticipation of a moment both solemn and sacred. The clock, ticking toward the stroke of noon, seemed to echo the heartbeat of a collective yearning that transcended the constraints of time. Such was the profound impact of their mentor, Ikeda sensei, that time itself became a humble servant to the depth of their devotion.  

The venue bore witness to a poignant ballet of hearts, each member arriving not merely on time but ahead of it, at 11.50am fueled by an impatience borne out of love and a profound need to commune with the memories of their revered mentor in the Funeral Service to be held at 1.30pm. 

With a sense of urgency that only genuine emotion could inspire, they congregated outside the venue.  Dressed in attire that echoed both respect and humility, they carried not only the weight of their grief but also the immeasurable gratitude for the wisdom and guidance share to them by Ikeda sensei. 

会员们早在上午11.50就到达会场了！ 他们怀着最诚挚的心向恩师致以最后的敬意，有序地排队等待入场。 

 

 

Helpers guiding members to stand in line
学会负责人帮忙引导会员井然有序地排队入场