Schedule of Zen Meditation Class in English between December 24th, 2012 to January 4rd, 2013

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

December 24th (Mon)
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)

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

December 26th (Wed)
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)

December 27th (Thur)
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)
10:40 - 12:10 in English (no reservation required)

December 28th (Fri)

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

December 29th (Sat)
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)

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

December 31st (Mon)
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)
  
January 1st (Tue)
No Meditation Class

January 2nd (Wed)
No Meditation Class

January 3rd (Thur)
No Meditation Class

January 4th (Fri)
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.

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

Schedule of Zen Meditation Class in English and Temple Events from December 17th to 24th, 2012

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

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

December 18th (Tue)
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)
10:40 - 12:10 in English (no reservation required)

December 19th (Wed)
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)

December 20th (Thur)
No Meditation Class

December 21st (Fri)

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

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

December 23rd (Sun)
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)
10:40 - 12:10 in English (no reservation required)

December 24th (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).

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

Schedule of Zen Meditation Class in English and Temple Events from December 10th to December 17th, 2012

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

December 10th (Mon)
No Class 

The Opening of Our Brand New Accommodation Facility
 

December 11th (Tue)
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required) 

December 12th (Wed)
No class due to an annual ceremony for the founder of Myoshinji Temple.

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

December 14th (Fri)

No Class

December 15th (Sat)
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)
10:40 - 12:10 in English (no reservation required)

December 16th (Sun)
No Class

December 17th (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).

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

Updates about Our New Temple Accommodation Facility

We will start taking reservations for our new temple accommodation facility tomorrow, on December 5th, 2012. The opening of the new facility is on December 10th, 2012. 

Guest Room

Guest Room

This is the only temple accommodation in Kyoto which offers its services and Zen meditation class in English. 


Each guest room has a 14.6-suquare-meter bedroom with traditional tatami mats, in which 2 - 3 people can comfortably sleep. Each room also has its own shower room, toilet, heater and air conditioner.  

Our entire facility is a non-smoking area.
 

Shower Room

Toilet

Room Rate

• One person use: 6,000 yen/person/night
• Two people: 5,500 yen/person/night
• Three people: 4,500 yen/person/night
• Study Abroad Program: Please contact us for the special rate

Prices include 5% sales tax.

Check-in, Check-out, and Cufew

• Check-in time: from 15:30 to 18:30
• Check-out time: by 11:00

• We are not able to accept any late check-in guests 
• No curfew (After check-in, you can go in and out of the temple as you please) 

 Services

•  Zen meditation class and tour for our staying guests: 500 yen/person
• Free bicycle rental
• Free WiFi in every guest room
• Toilet for physically challenged  

Kitchen and Dinning Room

Kitchen and Dinning Room

The facility has a shared kitchen and dining room. You can make tea, coffee, or basic meals there. The kitchen is equipped with a microwave, toaster, and basic appliances.


Shunkoin is located in the center of the biggest temple complex in Kyoto so you can enjoy peace and silence even though you are still inside the city of Kyoto. Also, there are three UNESCO World Heritage sites (the Golden Pavilion, Ryoanji Temple, and Ninnaji Temple) near Shunkoin Temple. 

View from Our New Guest Facility

View from Our New Guest Facility

Shunkoin Temple
Tel & Fax: +81- (0)75-462-5488
Website: http://www.shunkoin.com 

Your stay will help to fund the restoration works of our historical buildings and artifacts at Shunkoin Temple.  

Schedule of Zen Meditation Class in English between December 3rd and 10th, 2012

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

December 3rd (Mon)
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)
10:40 - 12:10 in English (no reservation required)

December 4th (Tue)
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required) 

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

We will start taking reservations for our new temple accommodation facility. 

December 6th (Thur)
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)
10:40 - 12:10 in English (no reservation required)

December 7th (Fri)

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

December 8th (Sat)
No Class

December 9th (Sun)
No Class

December 10th (Mon)
No Class

Opening of New Temple Accommodation Facility

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).

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

Cancellation of Zen Meditation Class Tomorrow (November 30th)

Due to an emergency event at the temple, we have to cancel our Zen meditation class tomorrow (on November 30th, 2012). I am very sorry for this inconvenience.

Sincerely,
Rev. Taka Kawakami
Shunkoin Temple

Opening of Our New Temple Accommodation Facility

Shunkoin Temple's New Temple Accommodation Facility "Tetsuryu-Kutsu (the Cave of Enlightened Dragon)" or just Shunkoin Temple Guest House: It will be the only temple accommodation in Kyoto, which can offer 100% English Service & Zen meditation class. We are getting ready for our opening!

Guest Room with Tatami Floor

Guest Room

This is one of the guest rooms in our new accommodation facility. The size of the bed room is 14.58 square meters. Every room in the new facility has own shower room and toilet. Also, there are a lot of closet spaces in the room.

Shower Room

Toilet

The facility has a shared kitchen and dinning room. You can make tea, coffee, or basic meals there. There are a microwave, toaster, and basic appliance. 

Shared Kitchen and Dinning Room

Unfortunately, we haven't started taking any reservation, yet. Currently, we are planning to open this facility on December 10th, 2012. And, we will start taking reservations on December 5th, 2012. 

Also, we need to set the new room rate for the new facility, as well.

However, the opening day might be changed. We will keep updating about our opening of this new facility.

Schedule of Zen Meditation Class in English from November 26th and December 3rd, 2012

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

November 26th (Mon)
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)
10:40 - 12:10 in English (no reservation required)

November 27th (Tue)
No Class

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

November 29th (Thur)
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)
10:40 - 12:10 in English (no reservation required)

November 30th (Fri)

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

December 1st (Sat)
No Class

December 2nd (Sun)
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)
10:40 - 12:10 in English (already full)

December 3rd (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).

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

Schedule of Zen Meditation Class in English from November 19th to 26th, 2012

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

November 19th (Mon)
No class due to an emergency event at the temple

November 20th (Tue)
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)

November 21st (Wed)
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)
10:40 - 12:10 in English (no reservation required)

November 22nd (Thur)
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)
10:40 - 12:10 in English (no reservation required)

November 23rd (Fri)

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

November 24th (Sat)
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)

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

November 26th (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).

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

Cancellation of Meditation Class on November 19th, 2012

Unfortunately, we have to cancel our meditation class due to an emergency event at the temple. I am very sorry for this inconvenience. 

Tomorrow, we offer our Zen meditation class at 9:00 AM. 

Shunkoin Temple

Schedule of Zen Meditation Class and Temple Events between November 12th and 19th, 2012

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

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

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

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

November 15th (Thur)
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)

November 16th (Fri)

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

November 17th (Sat)
No Class due to Temple Event
November 18th (Sun)
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)
10:40 - 12:10 in English (no reservation required)

November 19th (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).

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

Schedule of Zen Meditation Class in English and Temple Events from November 5th to 12th, 2012

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

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

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

November 7th (Wed)
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)
10:40 - 12:10 in English (no reservation required)

November 8th (Thur)
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)
10:40 - 12:10 in English (no reservation required)

November 9th (Fri)

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

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

November 11th (Sun)
No Class due to Special Tea Ceremony at Shunkoin Temple: The tea ceremony is hosted by Myoshinji Temple for the annual memorial ceremony for Emperor Hanazono (the co-founder of Myoshinji Temple). The tea ceremony is open for public. 

November 12th (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).

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

Schedule of Zen Meditation Class and Temple Events from October 29th to November 5th, 2012

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

October 29th (Mon)
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)
10:40 - 12:10 in English (no reservation required)

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

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

November 1st (Thur)
10:40 - 12:10 in English (Already Full)

November 2nd (Fri)

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

November 3rd (Sat)
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)
10:40 - 12:10 in English (no reservation required)

November 4th (Sun)
No Class due to Special Art Exhibition

November 5th (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).

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

Schedule of Zen Meditation Class in English and Temple Event from October 22nd to 29th, 2012

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

October 22nd (Mon)
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)
10:40 - 12:10 in English (no reservation required)

October 23rd (Tue)
10:40 - 12:10 in English (Already Full)

October 24th (Wed)
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)
10:40 - 12:10 in English (no reservation required)

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

October 26th (Fri)

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

October 27th (Sat)
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)
10:40 - 12:10 in English (Already Full)

13:30 - 16:30 Special Tour of Shunkon Temple in English by the Students of Ritsumeikan Uji High School

Shunkoin Temple is not open for public, except the visitors for our Zen meditation classes. Thus, this is a very special occasions to learn and see historical artifacts at the temple. 



October 28th (Sun)
9:00 - 10:30 in English (Already Full)
10:40 - 12:10 in English (Already Full)

October 29th (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).

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