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