Rev. Taka Talks about Mindfulness at TED x Kyoto

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

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