Rev. Taka Talks about Mindfulness at TED x Kyoto

Monday, January 28, 2013

Schedule of Zen Meditation Class in English and Temple Event from January 28th to February 4th, 2013


Accept the impermanency. Thus, we should live in the moment. Also, Don't just focus on the formality. Understand reason behind the tradition. 

January 28th (Mon)
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)
10:40 - 12:10 in English (no reservation required)
  
January 29th (Tue)
No Class

January 30th (Wed)
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)

January 31st (Thur)
No Class

February 1st (Fri)
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)
10:40 - 12:10 in English (no reservation required)

February 2nd (Sat)
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)

February 3rd (Sun)
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)

February 4th (Mon)
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)
10:40 - 12:10 in English (no reservation required)















Zen Meditation Class and Dharma Talk (90 Minutes): Learn How to Live in the Moment

Our Zen meditation class (including Dharma talk and temple tour) is offered according to the schedule above. Each class is 90 minutes and lead in English by the deputy head priest, Rev. Taka Kawakami. He explains how to incorporate Zen Buddhist philosophy and meditation into your everyday life by using religious, philosophical, and neuroscientific concepts.

1. 10 minutes instruction of Zen Buddhism and meditation
2. two 15-minutes meditation sessions
3. explanation of gardens and screen paintings at the temple

To attend the class at 9:00 - 10:30 and 10:40 -12:10, no reservation is required. However, please the reservation to attend our 13:30 - 15:00 class at least 5 days in advance. (a group of more than 5 people, only). 
  
Now, our new temple lodging facility is available. We just opened our new facility on December 10th, 2012.


We have started taking reservations for March, April, and May, as well. 

For more details, please visit our website below.
Website: http://www.shunkoin.com
Phone: 075-462-5488

Monday, January 21, 2013

Schedule of Zen Meditation Class in English between January 21st and 28th, 2013



Accept the impermanency. Thus, we should live in the moment. Also, Don't just focus on the formality. Understand reason behind the tradition. 

January 21st (Mon)
No class 9:00 - 10:30
10:40 - 12:10 in English (no reservation required)
  
January 22nd (Tue)
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)
10:40 - 12:10 in English (no reservation required)

January 23rd (Wed)
10:40 - 12:10 in English (no reservation required)

January 24th (Thur)
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)

January 25th (Fri)
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)
10:40 - 12:10 in English (no reservation required)

January 26th (Sat)
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)

Special Tour and Hands-on Activities (13:30 - 15:30)
Free
A group of the international students from Ritsumeikan Uji High School will provide temple tours and hands-on activities (making own maccha green tea and raking Zen garden) in English at Shunkoin Temple on January 26th (13:00 - 15:30). This is a part of their program to learn how to present Japanese culture in English. There is no fee. If you are interested in or if you know anyone who is interested in this event, please visit our temple for this special occasion. No reservation is required. 




January 27th (Sun)
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)

January 28th (Mon)
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)
10:40 - 12:10 in English (no reservation required)






Zen Meditation Class and Dharma Talk (90 Minutes): Learn How to Live in the Moment

Our Zen meditation class (including Dharma talk and temple tour) is offered according to the schedule above. Each class is 90 minutes and lead in English by the deputy head priest, Rev. Taka Kawakami. He explains how to incorporate Zen Buddhist philosophy and meditation into your everyday life by using religious, philosophical, and neuroscientific concepts.

1. 10 minutes instruction of Zen Buddhism and meditation
2. two 15-minutes meditation sessions
3. explanation of gardens and screen paintings at the temple

To attend the class at 9:00 - 10:30 and 10:40 -12:10, no reservation is required. However, please the reservation to attend our 13:30 - 15:00 class at least 5 days in advance. (a group of more than 5 people, only). 
  
Now, our new temple lodging facility is available. We just opened our new facility on December 10th, 2012.


We have started taking reservations for March and April. 

For more details, please visit our website below.
Website: http://www.shunkoin.com
Phone: 075-462-5488

Monday, January 14, 2013

Schedule of Zen Meditation Class in English and Temple Events from January 14th to 21st, 2013

Accept the impermanency. Thus, we should live in the moment. Also, Don't just focus on the formality. Understand reason behind the tradition. 

January 14th (Mon)
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)
10:40 - 12:10 in English (no reservation required)
  
January 15th (Tue)
9:00 - 10:00 in English (it is shorter because of a funeral)

January 16th (Wed)
No Class

January 17th (Thur)
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)

January 18th (Fri)
10:40 - 12:10 in English (Already Full)

January 19th (Sat)
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)

January 20th (Sun)
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)
10:40 - 12:10 in English (no reservation required)

January 21th (Mon)
No 9:00 Class
10:40 - 12:10 in English (no reservation required)















Zen Meditation Class and Dharma Talk (90 Minutes): Learn How to Live in the Moment

Our Zen meditation class (including Dharma talk and temple tour) is offered according to the schedule above. Each class is 90 minutes and lead in English by the deputy head priest, Rev. Taka Kawakami. He explains how to incorporate Zen Buddhist philosophy and meditation into your everyday life by using religious, philosophical, and neuroscientific concepts.

1. 10 minutes instruction of Zen Buddhism and meditation
2. two 15-minutes meditation sessions
3. explanation of gardens and screen paintings at the temple

To attend the class at 9:00 - 10:30 and 10:40 -12:10, no reservation is required. However, please the reservation to attend our 13:30 - 15:00 class at least 5 days in advance. (a group of more than 5 people, only). 
  
Now, our new temple lodging facility is available. We just opened our new facility on December 10th, 2012.


We have started taking reservations for March and April. 

For more details, please visit our website below.
Website: http://www.shunkoin.com
Phone: 075-462-5488

Friday, January 4, 2013

Schedule of Zen Meditation Class in English from January 5th to 14th, 2013

Accept the impermanency. Thus, we should live in the moment. Also, Don't just focus on the formality. Understand reason behind the tradition. 

January 5th (Sat)
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)
10:40 - 12:10 in English (no reservation required)

January 6th (Sun)
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)

January 7th (Mon)
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)
10:40 - 12:10 in English (no reservation required)
  
January 8th (Tue)
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)

January 9th (Wed)
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)

January 10th (Thur)
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)
10:40 - 12:10 in English (no reservation required)

January 11th (Fri)
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)

January 12th (Sat)
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)

January 13th (Sun)
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)
10:40 - 12:10 in English (no reservation required)

January 14th (Mon)
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)
10:40 - 12:10 in English (no reservation required)













Zen Meditation Class and Dharma Talk (90 Minutes): Learn How to Live in the Moment

Our Zen meditation class (including Dharma talk and temple tour) is offered according to the schedule above. Each class is 90 minutes and lead in English by the deputy head priest, Rev. Taka Kawakami. He explains how to incorporate Zen Buddhist philosophy and meditation into your everyday life by using religious, philosophical, and neuroscientific concepts.

1. 10 minutes instruction of Zen Buddhism and meditation
2. two 15-minutes meditation sessions
3. explanation of gardens and screen paintings at the temple

To attend the class at 9:00 - 10:30 and 10:40 -12:10, no reservation is required. However, please the reservation to attend our 13:30 - 15:00 class at least 5 days in advance. (a group of more than 5 people, only). 
  
Now, our new temple lodging facility is available. We just opened our new facility on December 10th, 2012.


We have started taking reservations for March and April. 

For more details, please visit our website below.
Website: http://www.shunkoin.com
Phone: 075-462-5488