Shunkoin Temple Today: June 2012

Sunday, June 24, 2012

Schedule of Zen Meditation Class in English between June 25th and July 1st, 2012

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

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

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

10:40 - 12:10 in English (Already Full)

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

June 28th (Thur)

9:00 - 10:30 in English (Already Full)

10:40 - 12:10 in English (Already Full)

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

June 30th (Sat)
No Class due to Temple Event

July 1st (Sun)

9:00 - 10:30 in English (Already Full)

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 2 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

Sunday, June 17, 2012

Schedule of Zen Meditation Class in English between June 18th and 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.

June 18th (Mon)
No Class due to the Annual Ceremony at Myoshinji Temple

June 19th (Tue)
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)
10:40 - 12:10 in English (Already Full)

June 20th (Wed)

9:00 - 10:30 in English (Already Full)

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

June 21st (Thur)
No Class due to Temple Events

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

10:40 - 12:10 in English (Already Full)

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

June 24th (Sun)
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

Tuesday, June 12, 2012

Buddhist Wedding Service in English at Historical Temple in Kyoto

Shunkoin Temple is located in a quiet, peaceful area of Kyoto, Japan. The temple was established in 1590 and has historical gardens and lavishly colored screen paintings.

Our wedding ceremony includes:
1. Chanting of the Heart Stutra (Parajinaparamita).
2. Vows lead by an officiant (priest).
3. Exchange of your own vows and rings.
4. Sake-sharing ritual (san san kudo).
5. Recitation of a special vow. This is vow is written in Japanese and English in certificate-style and is signed by both partners.
6. Proclamation of the marriage.

The couple in the pictures on the top had their wedding in Japanese traditional wedding kimono. But you can wear whatever you want for your wedding.

If you have any questions, please contact us.

Shunkoin Temple & International Zen Center
42 Myoshinji-cho, Hanazono, Ukyo-ku
Kyoto, 616-8035 Japan

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

We welcome all couples regardless of faith and sexual orientation. Shunkoin Temple supports the marriage equality.

Monday, June 11, 2012

Schedule of Zen Meditation Class in English from June 11th to June 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.

June 11th (Mon)

9:00 - 10:30 in English (Already Full)

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

June 12th (Tue)

9:00 - 10:30 in English (Already Full)

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

June 13th (Wed)
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)
10:40 - 12:10 in English (Already Full)

June 14th (Thur)
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)
10:40 - 12:10 in English (Already Full)

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

June 16th (Sat)
No Class due to the Temple Event

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

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

Sunday, June 3, 2012

Schedule of Zen Meditation Class in English between June 4th 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.

June 4th (Wed)
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)
10:40 - 12:10 in English (no reservation required)

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

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

June 7th (Thur)
No Class due to Temple Event

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

June 9th (Sat)
No Class due to Zen & Yoga Retreat

June 10th (Sun)
No Class due to Zen & Yoga Retreat

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