Rev. Taka Talks about Mindfulness at TED x Kyoto

Sunday, February 24, 2013

Schedule of Zen Meditation Class in English from February 25th to March 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. 

February 25th (Mon)
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)
  
February 26th (Tue)
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)

February 27th (Wed)
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)

February 28th (Thur)
No Class

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

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

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

March 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. 

There are atatami flooring, own shower room and toilet. Each room can have 2- 3 Japanese futons. Linens and towels are provided.

The room rates are;
  • Single person use: 6,000 yen/person/night
  • Two people: 5,500 yen/person/night
  • Three people: 4,500 yen/person/night
 The prices include 5% sales tax .
We have started taking reservations for March, April, May and June, as well.

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

Monday, February 18, 2013

Schedule of Zen Meditation Class in English between February 18th and 25th, 2013


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

February 18th (Mon)
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)
  
February 19th (Tue)
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)

February 20th (Wed)
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)

February 21st (Thur)
9:00 - 10:30 in English (already full)

February 22nd (Fri)
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)

February 23rd (Sat)
No Class

February 24th (Sun)
No Class

February 25th (Mon)
9:00 - 10:30 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. 

There are atatami flooring, own shower room and toilet. Each room can have 2- 3 Japanese futons. Linens and towels are provided.

The room rates are;
  • Single person use: 6,000 yen/person/night
  • Two people: 5,500 yen/person/night
  • Three people: 4,500 yen/person/night
 The prices include 5% sales tax .
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, February 11, 2013

Schedule of Zen Meditation Class in English and Temple Events from Februrary 11th to 18th, 2013


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

February 11th (Mon)
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)
10:40 - 12:10 in English (no reservation required)
  
February 12th (Tue)
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)
10:40 - 12:10 in English (already full)

February 13th (Wed)
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)

February 14th (Thur)
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)

February 15th (Fri)
8:30 - 9:30 in English (the class is shorter due to my lecture in the other location)

February 16th (Sat)
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)
10:40 - 12:10 in English (already full)

February 17th (Sun)
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)

February 18th (Mon)
9:00 - 10:30 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. 

There are atatami flooring, own shower room and toilet. Each room can have 2- 3 Japanese futons. Linens and towels are provided.

The room rates are;
  • Single person use: 6,000 yen/person/night
  • Two people: 5,500 yen/person/night
  • Three people: 4,500 yen/person/night
 The prices include 5% sales tax .
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, February 4, 2013

Schedule of Zen Meditation Class in English from Februrary 4th to 11th, 2013


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

February 4th (Mon)
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)
10:40 - 12:10 in English (no reservation required)
  
February 5th (Tue)
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)
10:40 - 12:10 in English (already full)

February 6th (Wed)
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)

February 7th (Thur)
No Class

February 8th (Fri)
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)

February 9th (Sat)
No Class

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

February 11th (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. 

There are atatami flooring, own shower room and toilet. Each room can have 2- 3 Japanese futons. Linens and towels are provided.

The room rates are;
  • Single person use: 6,000 yen/person/night
  • Two people: 5,500 yen/person/night
  • Three people: 4,500 yen/person/night
 The prices include 5% sales tax .
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