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