Rev. Taka Talks about Mindfulness at TED x Kyoto

Monday, October 28, 2013

Schedule of Zen Meditation Class in English from October 27th to November 10th, 2013



Learn how to adapt Zen Buddhist philosophy and meditation in your life with modern science.

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

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

October 29th (Tue)
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)

October 30th (Wed)

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

October 31st (Thur) 
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)

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

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


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

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

November 5th (Tue)
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)

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

November 7th (Thur) 
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)

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

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



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





Zen Meditation Class and Dharma Talk (90 Minutes): Traditional Zen Philosophy and Application to Your Everyday Life

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). 

Also, we offer exclusive tours for special requests. Please contact us for more details.
  

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 October, November, December, January (2014), and February (2014), as well. 

The room rates will be changed in April, 2014 due to the increasing sales tax.

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


Saturday, October 12, 2013

Schedule of Zen Meditation Class in English from October 13th to 27th, 2013



Learn how to adapt Zen Buddhist philosophy and meditation in your life with modern science.

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

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

October 15th (Tue)
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)

October 16th (Wed)

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

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

October 18th (Fri)
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)

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


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

October 21st (Mon)
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)

October 22nd (Tue)
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)

October 23rd (Wed)
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)

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

October 25th (Fri)
9:00 - 10:30 in English (Already Full)

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



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





Zen Meditation Class and Dharma Talk (90 Minutes): Traditional Zen Philosophy and Application to Your Everyday Life

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). 

Also, we offer exclusive tours for special requests. Please contact us for more details.
  

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 October, November, December, January (2014), and February (2014), as well. 

The room rates will be changed in April, 2014 due to the increasing sales tax.

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