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

Schedule of Zen Meditation Class in English between October 15th and 22nd, 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 15th (Mon)
10:40 - 12:10 in English (no reservation required)

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

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

October 18th (Thur)
No Meditation Class

October 19th (Fri)

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

October 20th (Sat)
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)
10:40 - 12:10 in English (no reservation required)

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

October 22nd (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 October 8th to 15th, 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 8th (Mon)
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)
10:40 - 12:10 in English (no reservation required)

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

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

October 11th (Thur)
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)

October 12th (Fri)

No Meditation Class

October 13th (Sat)
No Meditation Class at Shunkoin Temple.  But I will give a talk about Zen Buddhism and Japanese culture at the Maru Cube in the Marunouchi Building in Tokyo from 17:00 to 18:00.

October 14th (Sun)
No Meditation Class

October 15th (Mon)

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

Special Opening on October 27th, 2012

Special English Guided Tour by Students in the International Program at Ritsumeikan Uji High School

Date: October 27th (Sat.)
Time: 13:30 - 16:30
Fee: your charity

These students have been researching and learning about Japanese culture though their experiences at Shunkoin Temple. Now, they are able to explain about Japanese culture, art, and religion with the various artifacts at the temple. Normally, Shunkoin Temple is not open for the public, except for visitors in the Zen meditation class. Please enjoy this special tour in English.

 

This is the only time to offer this special tour in this autumn. 

http://www.shunkoin.com