12th Oct. 2019
Initially we were going to return to Japan today, but since our flight was canceled due to the typhoon, we’re still in Vladivostok. Contrary to how I felt till yesterday, today I felt liberated from things that had covered me and ties that had clung to me. I became aware, both in my mind and my body, of what happened at the concert held in this land as reality. It was recognized through changes I went through, and things that happened afterward. Following my heart, I visited a museum of history. Along with remains from the period of Balhae were remains of Koguryo. I looked through the Koguryo relics with a sense of astonishment. And placing my hand on the remains, of which periods and origins were unknown, I heard messages. By laying my hand on something, I saw history. From the messages heard, I understood the truth.
Drawn to a beautiful pot, I couldn’t move from before its spot. According to its caption, engraved on the pot were things that happened in Koguryo during 237-239. Engraved on it was a beautiful horse. I was impressed by the beauty of Koguryo. I felt proud and spent a blessed time. It was clear that I was led to this place to encounter the truth of Koguryo. I felt something telling me that I shouldn’t have left without seeing those remains. Though it was disappointing that my flight was canceled, I was nourished in my body and mind by the joy and relief of having done what I needed to do. I’m now in a peaceful state of mind. I will return to Japan and will come back again―next time for the opening of a gallery, a base to transmit our activities to the world. I will continue to explore the world in search of my compatriots.
I sincerely pray here in Vladivostok that damage does not occur in Japan from the typhoon and everyone stays safe.
