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