this Weekend (July 2nd & 3rd) Zen Meditation Class & Temple Tour

In Buddhism, the first step to the happiness is to accept the impermanency in the world. Then, you practice "living in the moment" in your everyday life.

July 1st (Fri)
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)
10:40 - 12:10 in English (no reservation required)
13:30 - 15:00 in English (reservation required)

July 2nd (Sat)
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)
10:40 - 12:10 in English (no reservation required)
13:30 - 15:00 in English (reservation required)

July 3rd (Sun)
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)
10:40 - 12:10 in Japanese
「よくわかる禅のクラス」は日本語での開催です。
13:30 - 15:00 in English (reservation required)

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 meditation
2. two 15-minutes meditation sessions
3. explanation of gardens and screen paintings at the temple

Zen temple stay is also available at Shunkoin Temple.

Shunkoin Temple
Website: http://www.shunkoin.com
Tel: 075-462-5488

Water Lily Season

Water lilies started blooming any places in Kyoto. You can only enjoy in the morning because they close their flowers during the day. These pictures are taken in the garden of Shunkoin Temple this morning.







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Shunkoin Temple
Website: http://www.shunkoin.com
Tel: 075-462-5488

Zen meditation class, Dharma talk, temple stay, and temple tour in English are available at Shunkoin Temple.

Zen Meditation Class & Temple Tour Schedule (June 27th - July 3rd)
http://shunkoinzentemple.blogspot.com/2011/06/zen-meditation-class-and-dharma-talk_27.html

Radiation Level in Kyoto & Tokyo on June 28th, 2011

The radiation levels in Kyoto and Tokyo have been stable. Kyoto has no influence from the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant.

Kyoto 0.037 microsievert/hour (average background radiation level in Kyoto : 0.033 - 0.087 microsievert/hour). No health risk in Kyoto.

Tokyo0.059 microsievert/hour (average background radiation level is Tokyo: 0.028 - 0.079 microsievert/hour). No health risk in Tokyo.

You can compare with the natural background radiation level in your city or country with the radiation level in Kyoto and Tokyo. Then, you can decide whether you will visit Japan as you planned originally or not.

The radiation levels of some major cities in the world is available on the Japan National Tourism Oganization's website:
http://www.jnto.go.jp/eq/eng/04_recovery.htm#city

More about background radiation on Wikipedia

http:http://www.blogger.com/img/blank.gif//en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Background_radiation


Shunkoin Temple
Website: http://www.shunkoin.com
Tel: 075-462-5488

Zen Meditation Class, Dharma Talk and Temple Tour in English:http://shunkoinzentemple.blogspot.com/2011/06/zen-meditation-class-and-dharma-talk_27.html

Shunkoin Temple's Prayer Hall

We provide various ceremonies in this prayer hall, like Buddhist holiday ceremonies and wedding services. Those screen painting were painted by Eigaku Kano, who was one of the grand master of the Kano school. Those are painted in the early 19th century and haven't had any restoration works.







Buddhist Wedding Service
http://shunkoinzentemple.blogspot.com/2011/05/buddhist-wedding-at-420-year-old-zen.html

Shunkoin Temple
Website: http://www.shunkoin.com
Phone: 075-462-5488

Zen Meditation Class and Dharma Talk "How to Live in a Moment": June 27th - July 3rd, 2011

"Living in the moment" and "impermanency" are the keys to understanding Zen Buddhism.

June 27th
10:40 - 12:10 in English (no reservation required)
13:30 - 15:00 in English (reservation only)

June 28th
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)
10:40 - 12:10 in English (no reservation required)
13:30 - 15:00 in English (reservation only)

June 29th
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)
10:40 - 12:10 in English (no reservation required)
13:30 - 15:00 in English (reservation only)

June 30th
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)
10:40 - 12:10 in English (no reservation required)
13:30 - 15:00 in English (reservation only)

July 1st
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)
10:40 - 12:10 in English (no reservation required)
13:30 - 15:00 in English (reservation only)

July 2nd
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)
10:40 - 12:10 in English (no reservation required)
13:30 - 15:00 in English (reservation only)

July 3rd
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)
10:40 - 12:10 Charity Meditation Class and Dharma Talk in Japanese　「よくわかる座禅会：今の生き方 と守・破・離」
13:30 - 15:00 in English (reservation required)

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

When you can understand the practical reasons why the Zen traditional practices and rituals were done in the certain way, you are able to incorporate Zen Buddhist philosophy and meditation into your life. Rev. Taka Kawakami answer your questions about Zen Buddhism and meditation. The idea of "living in a moment" can change your life. After the class, we will give you a tour of Shunkoin Temple. You can enjoy the gold-leafed screen paintings by Eigaku Kano (the 19th century), the Bell of Nanbanji Church (the national cultural important property), and the gardens here.

Zen meditation class & tour in English: 2000 yen
Zen meditation only: 1000 yen

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.

Zen temple stay is also available. For more details, please visit our website below.

Website: http://www.shunkoin.com
Phone: 075-462-5488

Discount for the JET participants: http://shunkoinzentemple.blogspot.com/2011/05/discount-for-jet-program-participants.html

Discount for Foreign Exchange Students: http://shunkoinzentemple.blogspot.com/2011/05/discount-for-foreign-exchange-students.html

Radiation Level in Kyoto & Tokyo on June 24th, 2011

The radiation levels in Kyoto and Tokyo have been stable. Kyoto has no influence from the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant.

Kyoto 0.037 microsievert/hour (average background radiation level in Kyoto : 0.033 - 0.087 microsievert/hour). No health risk in Kyoto.

Tokyo0.058 microsievert/hour (average background radiation level is Tokyo: 0.028 - 0.079 microsievert/hour). No health risk in Tokyo.

You can compare with the natural background radiation level in your city or country with the radiation level in Kyoto and Tokyo. Then, you can decide whether you will visit Japan as you planned originally or not.

The radiation levels of some major cities in the world is available on the Japan National Tourism Oganization's website:
http://www.jnto.go.jp/eq/eng/04_recovery.htm#city

More about background radiation on Wikipedia

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Background_radiation


Shunkoin Temple
Website: http://www.shunkoin.com
Tel: 075-462-5488

Zen Meditation Class & Dharma Talk in English: http://shunkoinzentemple.blogspot.com/2011/06/zen-meditation-class-and-dharma-talk_19.html

this Weekend (June 25th & 26th) Zen Meditation Class "How to Live in a Moment" (Shunkoin Temple) & Flea Market (Kitano Tenmangu Shrine)

"Living in the moment" and "impermanency" are the keys to understanding Zen Buddhism.

Many gardenias are blooming at Shunkoin Temple. You can meditate with the fresh scent of gardenias wafting in the air.



June 25th
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)
10:40 - 12:10 Charity Meditation Class and Dharma Talk in Japanese　「よくわかる座禅会：今の生き方 と守・破・離」
13:30 - 15:00 in English (reservation required)　

Also, there is the flea market at Kitano Tenmangu Shrine on June 25th. It's about 15 - 20 minutes away from Shunkoin Temple on foot. You can also take Kyoto City Busy #10 from Shunkoin Temple to Kitano Tenmangu Shrine, as well (5 minutes).

June 26th
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)
10:40 - 12:10 Charity Meditation Class and Dharma Talk in Japanese　「よくわかる座禅会：今の生き方 と守・破・離」
13:30 - 15:00 in English (reservation required)

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

When you can understand the practical reasons why the Zen traditional practices and rituals were done in the certain way, you are able to incorporate Zen Buddhist philosophy and meditation into your life. Rev. Taka Kawakami answer your questions about Zen Buddhism and meditation. The idea of "living in a moment" can change your life.

Zen meditation class & tour in English: 2000 yen
Zen meditation only: 1000 yen

A portion of your meditation fee goes to the donation to the victims in the affected areas from the earthquake and tsunami on March 11th, 2011.

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.

Zen temple stay is also available. For more details, please visit our website below.

Website: http://www.shunkoin.com
Phone: 075-462-5488

Discount for the JET participants: http://shunkoinzentemple.blogspot.com/2011/05/discount-for-jet-program-participants.html

Discount for Foreign Exchange Students: http://shunkoinzentemple.blogspot.com/2011/05/discount-for-foreign-exchange-students.html

Radiation Level in Kyoto & Tokyo on June 22th, 2011

The radiation levels in Kyoto and Tokyo have been stable. Kyoto has no influence from the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant.

Kyoto 0.039 microsievert/hour (average background radiation level in Kyoto : 0.033 - 0.087 microsievert/hour). No health risk in Kyoto.

Tokyo0.060 microsievert/hour (average background radiation level is Tokyo: 0.028 - 0.079 microsievert/hour). No health risk in Tokyo.

You can compare with the natural background radiation level in your city or country with the radiation level in Kyoto and Tokyo. Then, you can decide whether you will visit Japan as you planned originally or not.

The radiation levels of some major cities in the world is available on the Japan National Tourism Oganization's website:
http://www.jnto.go.jp/eq/eng/04_recovery.htm#city

More about background radiation on Wikipedia

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Background_radiation


Shunkoin Temple
Website: http://www.shunkoin.com
Tel: 075-462-5488

Zen Meditation Class & Dharma Talk in English
http://shunkoinzentemple.blogspot.com/2011/06/zen-meditation-class-and-dharma-talk_27.html

Radiation Level in Kyoto & Tokyo on June 20th, 2011

The radiation levels in Kyoto and Tokyo have been stable. Kyoto has no influence from the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant.

Kyoto 0.041 microsievert/hour (average background radiation level in Kyoto : 0.033 - 0.087 microsievert/hour). No health risk in Kyoto.

Tokyo0.058 microsievert/hour (average background radiation level is Tokyo: 0.028 - 0.079 microsievert/hour). No health risk in Tokyo.

You can compare with the natural background radiation level in your city or country with the radiation level in Kyoto and Tokyo. Then, you can decide whether you will visit Japan as you planned originally or not.

The radiation levels of some major cities in the world is available on the Japan National Tourism Oganization's website:
http://www.jnto.go.jp/eq/eng/04_recovery.htm#city

More about background radiation on Wikipedia

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Background_radiation



Shunkoin Temple
Website: http://www.shunkoin.com
Tel: 075-462-5488

Zen Meditation Class & Dharma Talk in English: http://shunkoinzentemple.blogspot.com/2011/06/zen-meditation-class-and-dharma-talk_19.html

Zen Meditation Class and Dharma Talk "How to Live in the Moment": June 20th - 26th, 2011

"Living in the moment" and "impermanency" are the keys to understanding Zen Buddhism.


Many gardenias are blooming at Shunkoin Temple. You can meditate with the fresh scent of gardenias wafting in the air.

June 20th
10:40 - 12:10 in English (no reservation required)
13:30 - 15:00 in English (reservation only)

June 21st
No Class

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

June 23rd
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)
10:40 - 12:10 in English (no reservation required)
13:30 - 15:00 in English (reservation only)

June 24th
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)
10:40 - 12:10 in English (no reservation required)
13:30 - 15:00 in English (reservation only)

June 25th
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)
10:40 - 12:10 Charity Meditation Class and Dharma Talk in Japanese　「よくわかる座禅会：今の生き方 と守・破・離」
13:30 - 15:00 in English (reservation required)　

June 26th
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)
10:40 - 12:10 Charity Meditation Class and Dharma Talk in Japanese　「よくわかる座禅会：今の生き方 と守・破・離」
13:30 - 15:00 in English (reservation required)

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

When you can understand the practical reasons why the Zen traditional practices and rituals were done in the certain way, you are able to incorporate Zen Buddhist philosophy and meditation into your life. Rev. Taka Kawakami answer your questions about Zen Buddhism and meditation. The idea of "living in a moment" can change your life.

Zen meditation class & tour in English: 2000 yen
Zen meditation only: 1000 yen

A portion of your meditation fee goes to the donation to the victims in the affected areas from the earthquake and tsunami on March 11th, 2011.

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.

Zen temple stay is also available. For more details, please visit our website below.

Website: http://www.shunkoin.com
Phone: 075-462-5488

Discount for the JET participants: http://shunkoinzentemple.blogspot.com/2011/05/discount-for-jet-program-participants.html

Discount for Foreign Exchange Students: http://shunkoinzentemple.blogspot.com/2011/05/discount-for-foreign-exchange-students.html

100 Days since the Earthquake & Tsunami

Today, it's been 100 days since the earthquake & tsunami hit northern Japan. In Japanese Buddhism, the 100th day after person's death is very significant for the diseased one's family because this is the day to refocus on their own lives.

Shunkoin Temple
Web: http://www.shunkoin.com
Tel: 075-462-5488

this Weekend (June 18th & 19th) Zen Meditation Class "How to Live in a Moment" & Special Annual Ceremony

Zen Meditation Class "How to Live in a Moment" & Special Annual Ceremony this Weekend

June 18th
No class due to the 'kannon senbo', the confession of the wrongdoing to the Bodhisattva at the Myoshinji Temple's ceremonial gate (the huge red gate by the Buddha Hall) between 8:30 AM and 11:30 AM. On this day, you can go up to the top of the gate to see the ceremony, the statues of Bodhisattva and lohans, and the painting on the walls and ceiling. This happens once a year (on June 18th every year).


This image is from http://kyoto-design.jp/

June 19th
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)
10:40 - 12:10 in English (no reservation required)
13:30 - 15:00　Charity Meditation Class and Dharma Talk in Japanese　「よくわかる座禅会：今の生き方 と守・破・離」 (予約要）


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

When you can understand the practical reasons why the Zen traditional practices and rituals were done in the certain way, you are able to incorporate Zen Buddhist philosophy and meditation into your life. Rev. Taka Kawakami answer your questions about Zen Buddhism and meditation. The idea of "living in a moment" can change your life.

Zen meditation class & tour in English: 2000 yen
Zen meditation only: 1000 yen

A portion of your meditation fee goes to the donation to the victims in the affected areas from the earthquake and tsunami on March 11th, 2011.

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.

Zen temple stay is also available. For more details, please visit our website below.

Website: http://www.shunkoin.com
Phone: 075-462-5488

Discount for the JET participants: http://shunkoinzentemple.blogspot.com/2011/05/discount-for-jet-program-participants.html

Discount for Foreign Exchange Students: http://shunkoinzentemple.blogspot.com/2011/05/discount-for-foreign-exchange-students.html

今週末の「よくわかる座禅会」は6月19日(日）のみ

「よくわかる座禅会：今の生き方と守・破・離」

仏教における世界観(特に、因果応報や無常）の本来の意味と「守破離」を理解し、｢今を生き方」を学ぶことにより、精神的な負のスパイラルから抜け出すことを助けます。また座禅の伝統の中に隠された実用的な理由を理解し、また宗教・哲学的な理解だけでなく、座禅中に実際どのようなことが脳で起きているのかということを知ることにより、日常生活に禅の考えと座禅を取り込むことができます。

伝統の中に隠された実用的・実践的な理由を知ることにより、より仏教・禅が分かりやすくなります。

また座禅後に、狩野永岳による襖絵、方丈の前庭、重要文化財　南蛮寺の鐘をご覧いただきます。

6月19日（日）10：40-12：10


場所：妙心寺・春光院

住所：京都市右京区花園妙心寺町

電話：(075)462-5488

参加費：2000円　参加費の一部は、東日本大震災への復興への寄付とさせていただきます。
また被災地からの方、宮城・福島・岩手の方は無料とさせていただきます。（申し訳ございませんが、証明できるものを持参された方のみ）。

アクセス：
京都駅からお越しの方は、JR嵯峨野線（普通のみ）に乗られ4駅目の花園駅で下車。妙心寺南門まで徒歩5分。そこで、案内所がありますので、春光院とお尋ねくださいませ。そこより、徒歩約3分です。

また、京都市バスの91系統と京都バスの61、62、63系統の場合は「妙心寺前」バス停で下車、京都市バスの10、26系統の場合は「妙心寺北門前」バス停で下車。

予約：不要

http://www.shunkoin.com

Radiation Level in Kyoto & Tokyo on June 15th, 2011

The radiation levels in Kyoto and Tokyo have been stable. Kyoto has no influence from the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant.

Kyoto 0.039 microsievert/hour (average background radiation level in Kyoto : 0.033 - 0.087 microsievert/hour). No health risk in Kyoto.

Tokyo 0.059 microsievert/hour (average background radiation level is Tokyo: 0.028 - 0.079 microsievert/hour). No health risk in Tokyo.

The date

You can compare with the natural background radiation level in your city or country with the radiation level in Kyoto and Tokyo. Then, you can decide whether you will visit Japan as you planned originally or not.

The radiation levels of some major cities in the world is available on the Japan National Tourism Oganization's website:
http://www.jnto.go.jp/eq/eng/04_recovery.htm#city

More about background radiation on Wikipedia

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Background_radiation

Shunkoin Temple: http://www.shunkoin.com

Zen Meditation Class & Dharma Talk in English: http://shunkoinzentemple.blogspot.com/2011/05/zen-meditation-class-and-dharma-talk_15.html

U.S. Travel Alter June 9th, 2011

"While the situation at the Fukushima Daiichi plant remains seriohttp://www.blogger.com/img/blank.gifus and dynamic, the health and safety risks to land areas which are outside a 50-mile radius of the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant are low and do not pose significant risks to U.S. citizens."



U.S. Department of State:
http://travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/pa/pa_5454.html

Shunkoin Temple
Website: http://www.shunkoin.com
Tel: 075-462-5488

"How to Live in a Moment": Zen Meditation Class & Dharma Talk Schedule June 13th - 19th, 2011

"Live in a moment" and "impermanency" are the keys to understand Zen Buddhism.

Zen Meditation Class & Dharma Talk Schedule between June 6th and 12th, 2011

June 13th
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)
10:40 - 12:10 in English (no reservation required)
13:30 - 15:00 in English (reservation only)

June 14th
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)
10:40 - 12:10 in English (no reservation required)
13:30 - 15:00 in English (reservation only)

June 15th
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)
10:40 - 12:10 in English (no reservation required)
13:30 - 15:00 in English (reservation only)

June 16th
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)
10:40 - 12:10 in English (no reservation required)


June 17th
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)
10:40 - 12:10 in English (no reservation required)

June 18th
No class due to the 'kannon senbo', the confession of the wrongdoing to the Bodhisattva at the Myoshinji Temple's ceremonial gate (the huge red gate by the Buddha Hall) between 8:30 AM and 11:30 AM. On this day, you can go up to the top of the gate to see the ceremony, the statues of Bodhisattva and lohans, and the painting on the walls and ceiling. This happens once a year (on June 18th every year).


This image is from http://kyoto-design.jp/

June 19th
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)
10:40 - 12:10 in English (no reservation required)
13:30 - 15:00　Charity Meditation Class and Dharma Talk in Japanese　「よくわかる座禅会：今の生き方 と守・破・離」 (予約要）


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

When you can understand the practical reasons why the Zen traditional practices and rituals were done in the certain way, you are able to incorporate Zen Buddhist philosophy and meditation into your life. Rev. Taka Kawakami answer your questions about Zen Buddhism and meditation. The idea of "living in a moment" can change your life.

Zen meditation class & tour in English: 2000 yen
Zen meditation only: 1000 yen

A portion of your meditation fee goes to the donation to the victims in the affected areas from the earthquake and tsunami on March 11th, 2011.

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.

Zen temple stay is also available. For more details, please visit our website below.

Website: http://www.shunkoin.com
Phone: 075-462-5488

Discount for the JET participants: http://shunkoinzentemple.blogspot.com/2011/05/discount-for-jet-program-participants.html

Discount for Foreign Exchange Students: http://shunkoinzentemple.blogspot.com/2011/05/discount-for-foreign-exchange-students.html

Recommened by the Official Member of Les Clefs d'or Japan

Our "Zen meditation class & Dharma talk in English" is recommended by Mr. Misa Yamamoto, the official member of Les Clefs d'or Japan.


Les Clefs d'or Japan　
http://www.lesclefsdorjapan.com/jp/

Shunkoin Temple
Website: http://www.shunkoin.com
Tel: 075-462-5488

Recommened by Les Clefs d'or japan

Les Clefs d'or Japan　
http://www.lesclefsdorjapan.com/jp/

春光院　(Shunkoin Temple)
Website: http://www.shunkoin.com
Tel: 075-462-5488

「京都旅行はコンシェルジェにおまかせ-山本美砂」

ホテルグランヴィア京都コンシェルジェであり、「レ・クレドール　ジャパン」国際正会員である山本美砂さんが案内人として書かれた「京都旅行はコンシェルジェにおまかせ」に私の英語での座禅会が紹介されております。

レ・クレドール　ジャパン　
http://www.lesclefsdorjapan.com/jp/

春光院　(Shunkoin Temple)
Website: http://www.shunkoin.com
Tel: 075-462-5488

Radiation Level in Kyoto & Tokyo on June 10th, 2011

The radiation levels in Kyoto and Tokyo have been stable. Kyoto has no influence from the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant.

Kyoto 0.041 microsievert/hour (average background radiation level in Kyoto : 0.033 - 0.087 microsievert/hour). No health risk in Kyoto.

Tokyo 0.060 microsievert/hour (average background radiation level is Tokyo: 0.028 - 0.079 microsievert/hour). No health risk in Tokyo.

The date

You can compare with the natural background radiation level in your city or country with the radiation level in Kyoto and Tokyo. Then, you can decide whether you will visit Japan as you planned originally or not.

The radiation levels of some major cities in the world is available on the Japan National Tourism Oganization's website:
http://www.jnto.go.jp/eq/eng/04_recovery.htm#city

More about background radiation on Wikipedia

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Background_radiation

Shunkoin Temple: http://www.shunkoin.com

Zen Meditation Class & Dharma Talk in English: http://shunkoinzentemple.blogspot.com/2011/05/zen-meditation-class-and-dharma-talk_15.html

the Gerdens of Shunkoin Temple (June 9th, 2011)

Shunkoin Temple
Website: http://www.shunkoin.com
Tel: 075-462-5488

Zen temple stay, Zen meditation class, and Dharma talk in English are available.

Radiation Level in Kyoto & Tokyo on June 6th, 2011

The radiation levels in Kyoto and Tokyo have been stable. Kyoto has no influence from the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant.

Kyoto 0.040 microsievert/hour (average background radiation level in Kyoto : 0.033 - 0.087 microsievert/hour). No health risk in Kyoto.

Tokyo 0.060 microsievert/hour (average background radiation level is Tokyo: 0.028 - 0.079 microsievert/hour). No health risk in Tokyo.

The date

You can compare with the natural background radiation level in your city or country with the radiation level in Kyoto and Tokyo. Then, you can decide whether you will visit Japan as you planned originally or not.

The radiation levels of some major cities in the world is available on the Japan National Tourism Oganization's website:
http://www.jnto.go.jp/eq/eng/04_recovery.htm#city

More about background radiation on Wikipedia

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Background_radiation

Shunkoin Temple: http://www.shunkoin.com

Zen Meditation Class & Dharma Talk in English: http://shunkoinzentemple.blogspot.com/2011/05/zen-meditation-class-and-dharma-talk_15.html

「よくわかる座禅会：今の生き方 と守・破・離」は6月11日・12日の10時40分より開催

「よくわかる座禅会：今の生き方と守・破・離」

仏教における世界観(特に、因果応報や無常）の本来の意味と「守破離」を理解し、｢今を生き方」を学ぶことにより、精神的な負のスパイラルから抜け出すことを助けます。また座禅の伝統の中に隠された実用的な理由を理解し、また宗教・哲学的な理解だけでなく、座禅中に実際どのようなことが脳で起きているのかということを知ることにより、日常生活に禅の考えと座禅を取り込むことができます。

伝統の中に隠された実用的・実践的な理由を知ることにより、より仏教・禅が分かりやすくなります。

また座禅後に、狩野永岳による襖絵、方丈の前庭、重要文化財　南蛮寺の鐘をご覧いただきます。

6月4日（土）10：40-12：10
6月5日（日）10：40-12：10


場所：妙心寺・春光院

住所：京都市右京区花園妙心寺町

電話：(075)462-5488

参加費：2000円　参加費の一部は、東日本大震災への復興への寄付とさせていただきます。
また被災地からの方、宮城・福島・岩手の方は無料とさせていただきます。（申し訳ございませんが、証明できるものを持参された方のみ）。

アクセス：
京都駅からお越しの方は、JR嵯峨野線（普通のみ）に乗られ4駅目の花園駅で下車。妙心寺南門まで徒歩5分。そこで、案内所がありますので、春光院とお尋ねくださいませ。そこより、徒歩約3分です。

また、京都市バスの91系統と京都バスの61、62、63系統の場合は「妙心寺前」バス停で下車、京都市バスの10、26系統の場合は「妙心寺北門前」バス停で下車。

予約：不要

http://www.shunkoin.com

Radiation Level in Kyoto & Tokyo on June 4th, 2011

The radiation levels in Kyoto and Tokyo have been stable. Kyoto has no influence from the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant.

Kyoto 0.037 microsievert/hour (average background radiation level in Kyoto : 0.033 - 0.087 microsievert/hour). No health risk in Kyoto.

Tokyo 0.060 microsievert/hour (average background radiation level is Tokyo: 0.028 - 0.079 microsievert/hour). No health risk in Tokyo.

You can compare with the natural background radiation level in your city or country with the radiation level in Kyoto and Tokyo. Then, you can decide whether you will visit Japan as you planned originally or not.

The radiation levels of some major cities in the world is available on the Japan National Tourism Oganization's website:
http://www.jnto.go.jp/eq/eng/04_recovery.htm#city

More about background radiation on Wikipedia

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Background_radiation

Shunkoin Temple: http://www.shunkoin.com

Zen Meditation Class & Dharma Talk in English: http://shunkoinzentemple.blogspot.com/2011/05/zen-meditation-class-and-dharma-talk_15.html

"How to Live in a Moment": The 2nd Week of June, 2011

"Live in a moment" and "impermanency" are the keys to understand Zen Buddhism.

Zen Meditation Class & Dharma Talk Schedule between June 6th and 12th, 2011

June 6th
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)
10:40 - 12:10 in English (no reservation required)
13:30 - 15:00 in English (reservation only)

June 7th
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)
10:40 - 12:10 in English (no reservation required)
13:30 - 15:00 in English (reservation only)

June 8th
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)
10:40 - 12:10 in English (no reservation required)
13:30 - 15:00 in English (reservation only)

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


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

June 11th
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)
10:40 - 12:10　Charity Meditation Class and Dharma Talk in Japanese　「よくわかる座禅会：今の生き方 と守・破・離」

June 12th
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)
10:40 - 12:10　Charity Meditation Class and Dharma Talk in Japanese　「よくわかる座禅会：今の生き方 と守・破・離」


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

When you can understand the practical reasons why the Zen traditional practices and rituals were done in the certain way, you are able to incorporate Zen Buddhist philosophy and meditation into your life. Rev. Taka Kawakami answer your questions about Zen Buddhism and meditation. The idea of "living in a moment" can change your life.

Zen meditation class & tour in English: 2000 yen
Zen meditation only: 1000 yen

A portion of your meditation fee goes to the donation to the victims in the affected areas from the earthquake and tsunami on March 11th, 2011.

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.

Zen temple stay is also available. For more details, please visit our website below.

Website: http://www.shunkoin.com
Phone: 075-462-5488

Discount for the JET participants: http://shunkoinzentemple.blogspot.com/2011/05/discount-for-jet-program-participants.html

Discount for Foreign Exchange Students: http://shunkoinzentemple.blogspot.com/2011/05/discount-for-foreign-exchange-students.html

the Gerdens of Shunkoin Temple (June 4th, 2011)

The gardens are so green and beautiful in the raining season.








Shunkoin Temple
Website: http://www.shunkoin.com
Tel: 075-462-5488

Zen temple stay, meditation class, and Dharma talk in English are available.

「よくわかる座禅会：今の生き方 と守・破・離」は6月4日・５日の10時40分より開催

「よくわかる座禅会：今の生き方と守・破・離」

仏教における世界観(特に、因果応報や無常）の本来の意味と「守破離」を理解し、｢今を生き方」を学ぶことにより、精神的な負のスパイラルから抜け出すことを助けます。また座禅の伝統の中に隠された実用的な理由を理解し、また宗教・哲学的な理解だけでなく、座禅中に実際どのようなことが脳で起きているのかということを知ることにより、日常生活に禅の考えと座禅を取り込むことができます。

伝統の中に隠された実用的・実践的な理由を知ることにより、より仏教・禅が分かりやすくなります。

また座禅後に、狩野永岳による襖絵、方丈の前庭、重要文化財　南蛮寺の鐘をご覧いただきます。

6月4日（土）10：40-12：10
6月5日（日）10：40-12：10


場所：妙心寺・春光院

住所：京都市右京区花園妙心寺町

電話：(075)462-5488

参加費：2000円　参加費の一部は、東日本大震災への復興への寄付とさせていただきます。
また被災地からの方、宮城・福島・岩手の方は無料とさせていただきます。（申し訳ございませんが、証明できるものを持参された方のみ）。

アクセス：
京都駅からお越しの方は、JR嵯峨野線（普通のみ）に乗られ4駅目の花園駅で下車。妙心寺南門まで徒歩5分。そこで、案内所がありますので、春光院とお尋ねくださいませ。そこより、徒歩約3分です。

また、京都市バスの91系統と京都バスの61、62、63系統の場合は「妙心寺前」バス停で下車、京都市バスの10、26系統の場合は「妙心寺北門前」バス停で下車。

予約：不要

http://www.shunkoin.com

"Live in a Moment" Zen Meditation Class & Dharma Talk Schedule between May 31st and June 5th, 2011

"Live in a moment" and "impermanency" are the keys to understand Zen Buddhism.

May 30th
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)
10:40 - 12:10 in English (no reservation required)
13:30 - 15:00 in English (reservation only)

May 31st
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)
10:40 - 12:10 in English (no reservation required)
13:30 - 15:00 in English (reservation only)

June 1st
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)
10:40 - 12:10 in English (no reservation required)
13:30 - 15:00 in English (reservation only)

June 2nd
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)
10:40 - 12:10 in English (no reservation required)


June 3rd
No Class

June 4th
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)
10:40 - 12:10　Charity Meditation Class and Dharma Talk in Japanese　「日本を元気にする座禅会：仏教的危機対処法 と守・破・離」

June 5th
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)
10:40 - 12:10　Charity Meditation Class and Dharma Talk in Japanese　「日本を元気にする座禅会：仏教的危機対処法 と守・破・離」


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

When you can understand the practical reasons why the Zen traditional practices and rituals were done in the certain way, you are able to incorporate Zen Buddhist philosophy and meditation into your life. Rev. Taka Kawakami answer your questions about Zen Buddhism and meditation. The idea of "living in a moment" can change your life.

Zen meditation class & tour in English: 2000 yen
Zen meditation only: 1000 yen

A portion of your meditation fee goes to the donation to the victims in the affected areas from the earthquake and tsunami on March 11th, 2011.

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.

Zen temple stay is also available. For more details, please visit our website below.

Website: http://www.shunkoin.com
Phone: 075-462-5488

Discount for the JET participants: http://shunkoinzentemple.blogspot.com/2011/05/discount-for-jet-program-participants.html

Discount for Foreign Exchange Students: http://shunkoinzentemple.blogspot.com/2011/05/discount-for-foreign-exchange-students.html

Radiation Level in Kyoto & Tokyo on June 1st, 2011

The radiation levels in Kyoto and Tokyo have been stable. Kyoto has no influence from the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant.

Kyoto 0.038 microsievert/hour (average background radiation level in Kyoto : 0.033 - 0.087 microsievert/hour). No health risk in Kyoto.

Tokyo 0.059 microsievert/hour (average background radiation level is Tokyo: 0.028 - 0.079 microsievert/hour). No health risk in Tokyo.

You can compare with the natural background radiation level in your city or country with the radiation level in Kyoto and Tokyo. Then, you can decide whether you will visit Japan as you planned originally or not.

The radiation levels of some major cities in the world is available on the Japan National Tourism Oganization's website:
http://www.jnto.go.jp/eq/eng/04_recovery.htm#city

More about background radiation on Wikipedia

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Background_radiation

Shunkoin Temple: http://www.shunkoin.com

Zen Meditation Class & Dharma Talk in English: http://shunkoinzentemple.blogspot.com/2011/05/zen-meditation-class-and-dharma-talk_15.html