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SUMMARY:Sectorial Conference in Japan - Autumn 2026
DESCRIPTION:日本語 | 한국어 | 中文版 | Pусский \n\n \n\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Introduction\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				After many years\, our Sectorial Conference will be conducted in Japan. This is a very historical event\, since it’s been a very long time since our Sectorial Conference has been conducted in Japan. Margiis in Japan are so inspired to hold this conference and they are very busy preparing to welcome you in Nara\, a beautiful\, historic and serene place in Japan.\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Beautiful scenery\nNara\, Japan\, feels like a quiet treasury of beauty where history and nature share the same gentle rhythm. Ancient temples and shrines—set among mossy stone lanterns and towering trees—give the city a calm\, timeless atmosphere\, especially around Nara Park\, where the famous free-roaming deer wander close as if they belong to the landscape itself. The great wooden halls of Tōdai-ji and the serene paths of Kasuga Taisha invite slow\, unhurried exploration\, while nearby gardens and reflective ponds are especially beautiful in November with fiery autumn leaves. More than its landmarks\, Nara’s real attraction is its stillness—an inviting sense that you can step off the busy modern world and into something older\, softer\, and quietly unforgettable.\n			\n				\n					\n				\n				\n				\n					\n						\n						\n							\n							\n						\n					\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n					\n						\n						\n							\n							\n						\n					\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n					\n						\n						\n							\n							\n						\n					\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n					\n						\n						\n							\n							\n						\n					\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n					\n						\n						\n							\n							\n						\n					\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n					\n						\n						\n							\n							\n						\n					\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n					\n						\n						\n							\n							\n						\n					\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n			\n			\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Neo-Humanism: Toward a Compassionate Civilization\n“When the love of the human heart extends to embrace the entire living and non-living world\, that is Neohumanism.” \n-Shrii Shrii Ánandamurtijii \n  \nSectorial Conference from November 14-17\, 2026\nDuring the conference you will get the chance to enjoy great performances by talented spiritual musicians\, singers and dancers. There will also be spiritual wedding ceremony and delicious vegetarian food surrounded by peaceful natural scenery. Let’s explore our inner self and enter the deeper sphere of our consciousness.\n			\n				\n					\n					\n					\n				\n				\n					\n					\n					\n				\n				\n					\n					\n					\n				\n				\n					\n					\n					\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					Program DetailsDaily ScheduleFacilitiesFeesRegistrationDirectionsReminders\n				\n				\n					\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				 \nLocation: Nara Youth Hostel \nAddress: 4 Chome-3-2 Horensahoyama\, Nara\, 630-8108\, Japan\n \nDate: November 14-17\, 2026 \nTime of Arrival: 1pm on Npvember 14\, 2026 \nTime of Departure: 10:00am on November 17\, 2026 \nOrganizer: Chairperson: SS Hong Kong\, Sectorial Coordinator: SOS Hong Kong\, Local Coordinator: Ác. Vijitatmánanda Avt. & Japan Margiis. \n \nSpecialities of this Sectorial Conference: \n\nCollective meditation – enjoy the strong vibrations of over 140 people doing kiirtana and meditation together\nA total of 12 hours Akhańd́a kiirtana over 3 days\nInspiring workshops and classes\nRAWA night with high quality performances\nDelicious & Healthy Sentient Meals\n\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n\n\n\n	Nov 14th SatNov 15th SunNov 16th MonNov 17th Tues\n\n\n\n\n	13:00 ~ 16:00 Arrival & Registration4:45 Get up4:45 Get up~6:30 Akhańd́a Kiirtana ends\n\n\n	17:30 Dharmacakra5:00 Páiṋcajanya\n5:00 Prabháta Saḿgiita\n6:30 Collective Sádhaná\n\n\n	19:00 Dinner\n5:40 Morning Duties\n5:05 3 hrs Akhańd́a Kiirtana\n7:00 Baba's video\n\n\n	20:00 Prabhát Saḿgiita Sharing6:00 Asana Class\n8:05 Sádhaná7:30 Closing Ceremony\n\n\n	21:30 Ávarta Kiirtana\, meditation7:00 Dharmacakra8:35 Spiritual talk9:00 Breakfast\n\n\n	22:00 Lights off8:30 Breakfast9:00 Group Photo10:00 Departure\n\n\n	9:30 Opening Ceremony\n9:10 Breakfast\n\n\n	10:30 Sádhaná Shivir10:10 Free Time\n\n\n	12:40 Lunch\n10:30 Class\n\n\n	13:40 Free Time12:00 Collective Sádhaná\n\n\n	14:30 Workshop/ Class  \n\n12:45 Lunch\n\n\n	16:00 Free Time13:45 Free time\n\n\n	16:15 Kaoshikii and Tandava Competition/ BP & US Meeting14:30 Workshop/ Class  \n\n\n\n\n	17:00 Break/Half Bath16:00 Half bath\, Individual Sádhaná\, Ásana\n\n\n	17:30 Dharmacakra16:30 Collective Sádhaná\n\n\n	19:15 Dinner17:45 Marriage Ceremony\n\n\n	20:15 Katha Kiirtana (Baba stories & kiirtana)18:30 Prize Distribution\n\n\n	21:30 Ávarta Kiirtana\, meditation\n19:00 Dinner\n\n\n	22:00 Lights off20:00 RAWA program\n\n\n	21:25 Prabháta Saḿgiita\n\n\n\n	21:30 9hrs Akhańd́a Kiirtana\n\n\n\n\n\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n		\n		\n			\n				\n			\n				\n				Nara Youth Hostel\n				\n			\n				\n			\n				\n				Dining hall\n				\n			\n				\n			\n				\n				Sitting area\n				\n			\n				\n			\n				\n				Tatami style bedroom\n				\n			\n				\n			\n				\n				Large dormitory\n				\n			\n				\n			\n				\n				Small dormitory\n				\n		\n\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Fees include all food and accommodation:\n\n\n\n\n	ItemEarly-bird Price* ¥(US$)Normal Price ¥ (US$)\n\n\n\n\n	Adult¥30\,000 ($195)¥37\,000 ($240)\n\n\n	Students (7-18 yrs)¥20\,000 ($130)¥22\,000 ($140)\n\n\n	Children (3 to 6 yrs)NA¥14\,000 ($90)\n\n\n	Children (up to 3 yrs)FreeFree\n\n\n	Whole TimersNA$150\n\n\n\n \n*Early-bird price until September 14\, 2026\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Please read before completing the registration form below: \n1. If you live in HK Sector and are coming from outside Japan\, please give the conference fee to your local WT. \n2. For any inquiry\, please don’t hesitate to contact us. \nLoading…\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				 \nHow to reach Nara Youth Hostel\nA. Take the airport limousine bus from Kansai Airport (KIX)\nTotal Time: Approx. 1 hr 40 min \nCost: ¥2\,400 ($15 – Children half price) \nBus Timetable: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTerminal 2 (T2)\nTerminal 1 (T1)\nArrival (Nara)\n\n\n\n\n10:32\n10:45\n12:25\n\n\n14:32\n14:45\n16:25\n\n\n17:32\n17:45\n19:25\n\n\n20:32\n20:45\n22:25\n\n\n\nStep-by-step Directions\n\nPurchase Tickets: Buy your limousine bus ticket at the automated vending machines located outside the arrival lobby near the bus stops at KIX (Kansai International Airport).\nBoard the Bus: Go to Bus Stop No. 9 at Terminal 1 or Bus Stop No. 5 at Terminal 2. Look for the bus bound for “Nara.”\nTravel to Nara: Remain on the bus until it reaches  the final stop at JR Nara Station.\nTransfer to City Bus: At either station\, locate the local bus stands. Board bus #208\, 209 or 115.\nArrival at Hostel: Get off at the Municipal Stadium (Shiei-Kyu jo) stop. The hostel is at the back of the bus stop (same side of street).\n\n\n\n\n\nB. Train from Kansai Airport (KIX)\nTotal Time: Approx. 1 hr 25 min \nCost: ¥1\,800 ($10) \nOption 1: The JR Route (Recommended )\n\nFrom KIX: Follow signs to the JR station on the 2nd floor of the terminal.\nTrain to Tennoji: Board the Haruka Limited Express (requires a supplement) or the Kansai Airport Rapid Service bound for Tennoji.\nTransfer at Tennoji: Switch to the JR Yamatoji Line (Platform 15/16) bound for Nara.\nArrival: Get off at JR Nara Station.\n\nOption 2: The Nankai & Kintetsu Route\n\nFrom KIX: Board the Nankai Railway (Rapi:t or Express) to Namba Station.\nTransfer: Walk from the Nankai Namba station to the Osaka-Namba Station (Kintetsu Line)\, which is a short underground walk.\nTrain to Nara: Take a Kintetsu Nara Line train (Rapid Express is fastest) to Kintetsu Nara Station.\n\nFinal Leg: Reaching Nara Youth Hostel\nRegardless of which train station you arrive at\, the hostel is located north of the city center. \n\nBus Departure: Head to the bus terminal outside either JR Nara or Kintetsu Nara Station.\nBus Numbers: Look for buses 208\, 209\, or 115.\nDestination: Exit at the Municipal Stadium (Konoike-Kyujo) stop. The hostel is at the back of the bus stop (same side of street).\n\n \nAddress\n4 Chome-3-2 Horensahoyama\, Nara\, 630-8108\, Japan \nJapanese: 〒630-8108 奈良市法蓮佐保山4丁目3-2 \n Map\n \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				 \n\nThings to bring: Sleeping bag\, meditation blanket and toiletries and water bottle.\nPlease observe maonavrata (silence) after 10:00 p.m.\n\n  \nIf any questions\, please don’t hesitate to contact us. \nThank you!\n			\n				\n			\n				Register\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				FAQ\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Do I need a visa for Japan?\n				Not if you’re a citizen of  the following countries. Full list here \n\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Can I get a SIM card at the airport?\n				You can obtain a SIM card at Kansai International Airport (KIX) through three primary methods: purchasing from staffed counters in the arrival lobbies\, using 24-hour automated vending machines\, or picking up a pre-ordered SIM from a dedicated service desk kansai-airport. Most services are concentrated on the 1st Floor (Arrivals) of Terminal 1\, though options are also available in Terminal 2 ninjawifi. While vending machines offer the most flexibility for late-night arrivals\, staffed counters provide the benefit of technical setup assistance insideosaka. \nKey Findings\n\nStaffed Counters: Major providers like Sakura Mobile and Ninja WiFi operate desks primarily on the 1st Floor International Arrival Lobby of Terminal 1 sakuramobile.\n24/7 Vending Machines: For travelers arriving outside business hours\, automated SIM vending machines are located in Terminal 1 and remain accessible 24 hours a day kansai-airport.\nPre-order Pickup: Buying a SIM card online before arrival is often more cost-effective and ensures your preferred plan is reserved for pickup at designated airport counters gigago.\nTerminal 2 Options: While smaller\, Terminal 2 also hosts SIM card services and WiFi rental counters for passengers using low-cost carriers ninjawifi.\nOperating Hours: Most staffed counters are open from approximately 09:00 to 19:00\, though these times can vary slightly by provider kansai-airport.\n\nPrices at Kansai International Airport generally range from ¥2\,000 to ¥10\,000\, depending on the data allowance and validity period
URL:https://hks.amps.org/event/sc-jp-2026-en/
LOCATION:Nara Youth Hostel\, Nara\, Japan
CATEGORIES:Conference
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