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