Temple Guest House is Closed from Dec. 17th to Dec. 24th, 2013

Shunkoin Temple's guest house will be closed from Dec. 17th to 24th, 2013. We will reopen the guest house on Dec. 25th, 2013. However, the guest house is already full from Dec. 25th, 2013 to Jan. 5th, 2014. 

 

Schedule of Zen Meditation Class in English from Dec. 15th, 2013 to January 5th, 2014

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December 15th (Sun) 
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)

December 16th (Mon)
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required) cancelled


December 17th (Tue) - 28th (Sat)
No Meditation Class


December 29th (Sun)
 9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)


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


December 31st (Tues) - January 3rd (Fri)
No Meditation Class

January 4th (Sat)
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)

January 5th (Sun)
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)  

Zen Meditation Class and Dharma Talk (90 Minutes): Traditional Zen Philosophy and Application to Your Everyday Life

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). 

The Fee: 2,000 yen/person

Also, we offer exclusive tours for special requests. Please contact us for more details.
  

Now, our new temple lodging facility is available. We just opened our new facility on December 10th, 2012. 

There are a tatami flooring, own shower room and toilet. Each room can have 2- 3 Japanese futons. Linens and towels are provided.

The room rates are;

• Single person use: 6,000 yen/person/night
• Two people: 5,500 yen/person/night
• Three people: 4,500 yen/person/night

 The prices include 5% sales tax.

We have started taking reservations for December, January (2014), February (2014), March (2014), and April (2014). However, at this point, we have no vacancy from March19th to April 7th, 2014.

The room rates will be changed in April, 2014 due to the increasing sales tax. 

New Prices are;

•  Single person use: 6,500 yen/person/night + 8 % sales tax
• Two people: 5,500 yen/person/night + 8 % sales tax
• Three people: 5,000 yen/person/night + 8 % sales tax

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 Dec. 8th, 2013 to Jan. 3rd, 2014

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December 8th (Sun)
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)
The class might start little bit later than 9:00 AM due to the ceremony to celebrate the day the historical Buddha got enlightened.

December 9th (Mon)
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required) Cancelled

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


December 11th (Wed)
No meditation class due to the annual memorial ceremony for the founding priest of Myoshinji Temple

The ceremony starts at 1:00 PM at the Hatto Hall (the lecture hall) of Myoshinji Temple.


December 12th (Thur)
No meditation class due to the annual memorial ceremony for the founding priest of Myoshinji Temple

The ceremony starts at 10:00 AM at the Hatto Hall (the lecture hall) of Myoshinji Temple.

December 13th (Fri)
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)

December 14th (Sat)
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)  

December 15th (Sun) 
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)

December 16th (Mon)
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required) 

December 17th (Tue) - 28th (Sat)
No Meditation Class


December 29th (Sun)
 9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)


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


December 31st (Tues) - January 3rd (Fri)
No Meditation Class

Zen Meditation Class and Dharma Talk (90 Minutes): Traditional Zen Philosophy and Application to Your Everyday Life

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). 

The Fee: 2,000 yen/person

Also, we offer exclusive tours for special requests. Please contact us for more details.
  

Now, our new temple lodging facility is available. We just opened our new facility on December 10th, 2012. 

There are a tatami flooring, own shower room and toilet. Each room can have 2- 3 Japanese futons. Linens and towels are provided.

The room rates are;

• Single person use: 6,000 yen/person/night
• Two people: 5,500 yen/person/night
• Three people: 4,500 yen/person/night

 The prices include 5% sales tax.

We have started taking reservations for December, January (2014), February (2014), March (2014), and April (2014). However, at this point, we have no vacancy from March19th to April 7th, 2014.

The room rates will be changed in April, 2014 due to the increasing sales tax. 

New Prices are;

•  Single person use: 6,500 yen/person/night + 8 % sales tax
• Two people: 5,500 yen/person/night + 8 % sales tax
• Three people: 5,000 yen/person/night + 8 % sales tax

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 Nov. 24th to Dec. 8th, 2013

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November 24th (Sun)
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)

November 25th (Mon)
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)

November 26th (Tue)
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)


November 27th (Wed)
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)


November 28th (Thur) 
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)

November 29th (Fri)
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)

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



December 1st (Sun) 
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)

December 2nd (Mon)
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required) 

December 3rd (Tue)
Already Full

December 4th (Wed)
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)

December 5th (Thur)

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

December 6th (Fri) 
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)

December 7th (Sat)
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)

December 8th (Sun)
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)

Zen Meditation Class and Dharma Talk (90 Minutes): Traditional Zen Philosophy and Application to Your Everyday Life

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). 

The Fee: 2,000 yen/person

Also, we offer exclusive tours for special requests. Please contact us for more details.
  

Now, our new temple lodging facility is available. We just opened our new facility on December 10th, 2012. 

There are atatami flooring, own shower room and toilet. Each room can have 2- 3 Japanese futons. Linens and towels are provided.

The room rates are;

• Single person use: 6,000 yen/person/night
• Two people: 5,500 yen/person/night
• Three people: 4,500 yen/person/night

 The prices include 5% sales tax.

We have started taking reservations for December, January (2014), February (2014), March (2014), and April (2014). However, at this point, we have no vacancy from March19th to April 7th, 2014.

The room rates will be changed in April, 2014 due to the increasing sales tax. 

New Prices are;

•  Single person use: 6,500 yen/person/night + 8 % sales tax
• Two people: 5,500 yen/person/night + 8 % sales tax
• Three people: 5,000 yen/person/night + 8 % sales tax

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 17th to December 1st, 2013

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November 17th (Sun)
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)

November 18th (Mon)
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)

November 19th (Tue)
10:40 - 12:10 in English (no reservation required)


November 20th (Wed)
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)


November 21st (Thur) 
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)

November 22nd (Fri)
No Meditation Class

November 23rd (Sat)
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)



November 24th (Sun) 
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)

November 25th (Mon)
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required) 

November 26th (Tue)
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)

November 27th (Wed)
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)

November 28th (Thur)

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

November 29th (Fri) 
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)

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

December 1st (Sun)
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)

Zen Meditation Class and Dharma Talk (90 Minutes): Traditional Zen Philosophy and Application to Your Everyday Life

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). 

Also, we offer exclusive tours for special requests. Please contact us for more details.
  

Now, our new temple lodging facility is available. We just opened our new facility on December 10th, 2012. 

There are atatami flooring, own shower room and toilet. Each room can have 2- 3 Japanese futons. Linens and towels are provided.

The room rates are;

• Single person use: 6,000 yen/person/night
• Two people: 5,500 yen/person/night
• Three people: 4,500 yen/person/night

 The prices include 5% sales tax.

We have started taking reservations for October, November, December, January (2014), February (2014), and March (2014) as well. 

The room rates will be changed in April, 2014 due to the increasing sales tax. 

New Prices are;

•  Single person use: 6,500 yen/person/night + 8 % sales tax
• Two people: 5,500 yen/person/night + 8 % sales tax
• Three people: 5,000 yen/person/night + 8 % sales tax

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 10th to 24th, 2013

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

November 11th (Mon)
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)

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

November 13th (Wed)

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

November 14th (Thur) 
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)

November 15th (Fri)
No Zen Meditation Class

November 16th (Sat)
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)


November 17th (Sun)
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)

November 18th (Mon)
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)

November 19th (Tue)
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)

November 20th (Wed)
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)

November 21st (Thur) 
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)

November 22nd (Fri)
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)

November 23rd (Sat)
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)



November 24th (Sun) 
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)

Zen Meditation Class and Dharma Talk (90 Minutes): Traditional Zen Philosophy and Application to Your Everyday Life

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). 

Also, we offer exclusive tours for special requests. Please contact us for more details.
  

Now, our new temple lodging facility is available. We just opened our new facility on December 10th, 2012. 

There are atatami flooring, own shower room and toilet. Each room can have 2- 3 Japanese futons. Linens and towels are provided.

The room rates are;

• Single person use: 6,000 yen/person/night
• Two people: 5,500 yen/person/night
• Three people: 4,500 yen/person/night

 The prices include 5% sales tax.

We have started taking reservations for October, November, December, January (2014), February (2014), and March (2014) as well. 

The room rates will be changed in April, 2014 due to the increasing sales tax. 

New Prices are;

•  Single person use: 6,000 yen/person/night + 8 % sales tax
• Two people: 5,500 yen/person/night + 8 % sales tax
• Three people: 5,000 yen/person/night + 8 % sales tax

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 27th to November 10th, 2013

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October 27th (Sun)
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required) 

October 28th (Mon)
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)

October 29th (Tue)
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)

October 30th (Wed)

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

October 31st (Thur) 
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)

November 1st (Fri)
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)

November 2nd (Sat)
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)


November 3rd (Sun)
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)

November 4th (Mon)
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)

November 5th (Tue)
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)

November 6th (Wed)
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)

November 7th (Thur) 
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)

November 8th (Fri)
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)

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



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

Zen Meditation Class and Dharma Talk (90 Minutes): Traditional Zen Philosophy and Application to Your Everyday Life

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). 

Also, we offer exclusive tours for special requests. Please contact us for more details.
  

Now, our new temple lodging facility is available. We just opened our new facility on December 10th, 2012. 

There are atatami flooring, own shower room and toilet. Each room can have 2- 3 Japanese futons. Linens and towels are provided.

The room rates are;

• Single person use: 6,000 yen/person/night
• Two people: 5,500 yen/person/night
• Three people: 4,500 yen/person/night

 The prices include 5% sales tax.

We have started taking reservations for October, November, December, January (2014), and February (2014), as well. 

The room rates will be changed in April, 2014 due to the increasing sales tax.

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 13th to 27th, 2013

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October 13th (Sun)
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required) 

October 14th (Mon)
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)

October 15th (Tue)
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)

October 16th (Wed)

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

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

October 18th (Fri)
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)

October 19th (Sat)
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)


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

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

October 22nd (Tue)
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)

October 23rd (Wed)
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)

October 24th (Thur) 
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)

October 25th (Fri)
9:00 - 10:30 in English (Already Full)

October 26th (Sat)
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)



October 27th (Sun) 
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)

Zen Meditation Class and Dharma Talk (90 Minutes): Traditional Zen Philosophy and Application to Your Everyday Life

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). 

Also, we offer exclusive tours for special requests. Please contact us for more details.
  

Now, our new temple lodging facility is available. We just opened our new facility on December 10th, 2012. 

There are atatami flooring, own shower room and toilet. Each room can have 2- 3 Japanese futons. Linens and towels are provided.

The room rates are;

• Single person use: 6,000 yen/person/night
• Two people: 5,500 yen/person/night
• Three people: 4,500 yen/person/night

 The prices include 5% sales tax.

We have started taking reservations for October, November, December, January (2014), and February (2014), as well. 

The room rates will be changed in April, 2014 due to the increasing sales tax.

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 September 29th to October 13th, 2013

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September 29th (Sun)
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required) 

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

October 1st (Tue)
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)

October 2nd (Wed)

9:00 - 10:30 in English (Already Full)

October 3rd (Thur) 
9:00 - 10:30 in English (Already Full)

October 4th (Fri)
9:00 - 10:30 in English (Already Full)
10:40 - 12:10 in English (no reservation required)

October 5th (Sat)
9:00 - 10:30 in English


October 6th (Sun)
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)

October 7th (Mon)
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)

October 8th (Tue)
No Class

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

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

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

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



October 13th (Sun) 
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)

Zen Meditation Class and Dharma Talk (90 Minutes): Traditional Zen Philosophy and Application to Your Everyday Life

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). 

Also, we offer exclusive tours for special requests. Please contact us for more details.
  

Now, our new temple lodging facility is available. We just opened our new facility on December 10th, 2012. 

There are atatami flooring, own shower room and toilet. Each room can have 2- 3 Japanese futons. Linens and towels are provided.

The room rates are;

• Single person use: 6,000 yen/person/night
• Two people: 5,500 yen/person/night
• Three people: 4,500 yen/person/night

 The prices include 5% sales tax.

We have started taking reservations for October, November, December, January (2014), and February (2014), as well. 

The room rates will be changed in April, 2014 due to the increasing sales tax. 

For more details, please visit our website below.
Website: http://www.shunkoin.com
Phone: 075-462-5488

No Damage by Typhoon Man-yi on Sept. 16th, 2013

The typhoon hit Japan on Sept. 16th, 2013. Some of you have seen the images of the flood in Kyoto. But only the small area of Arashiyama (near Kyoto) and Fukuchiyama City (3 hours away from Kyoto City by train) were affected by the flood.

Thus, the businesses, hotels, restaurants, temples, and gardens in Kyoto proper are running normally because Kyoto City was not majorly damaged by the typhoon.

We are also operating our guest house as normal, Zen meditation class, and other temple activities are running as usual because we got no damage from the typhoon.

If you are concerned about the effects of the typhoon in Kyoto while you are traveling here, please rest assured that
there is nothing to worry about.

Schedule of Zen Meditation Class in English from September 15th to 29th, 2013

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September 15th (Sun)
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)

 
September 16th (Mon)
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)

September 17th (Tue)
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)

September 18th (Wed)
No Class due to the Temple Ceremony

September 19th (Thur) 
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)

September 20th (Fri)
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)

September 21st (Sat)
8:30 - 9:30 (earlier and shorter than our regular class)

September 22nd (Sun)
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)

September 23rd (Mon)
No Class due to the Buddhist Holiday Ceremony

September 24th (Tue)
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)


September 25th (Wed)
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)
10:40 - 12:10 in English (no reservation required) 

September 26th (Thur) 
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)

September 27th (Fri)
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)

September 28th (Sat)
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)



September 29th (Sun) 
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)

Zen Meditation Class and Dharma Talk (90 Minutes): Traditional Zen Philosophy and Application to Your Everyday Life

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). 

Also, we offer exclusive tours for special requests. Please contact us for more details.
  

Now, our new temple lodging facility is available. We just opened our new facility on December 10th, 2012. 

There are atatami flooring, own shower room and toilet. Each room can have 2- 3 Japanese futons. Linens and towels are provided.

The room rates are;

• Single person use: 6,000 yen/person/night
• Two people: 5,500 yen/person/night
• Three people: 4,500 yen/person/night

 The prices include 5% sales tax.

We have started taking reservations for September, October, November, December, January (2014), and February (2014), as well. 

The room rates will be changed in April, 2014 due to the increasing sales tax. 

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 September 1st to 15th, 2013

Learn how to adapt Zen Buddhist philosophy and meditation in your life with modern science.

September 1st (Sun)
No Class
 
September 2nd (Mon)
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)

September 3rd (Tue)
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)

September 4th (Wed)
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)

September 5th (Thur) 
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)

September 6th (Fri)
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)

September 7th (Sat)
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)

September 8th(Sun)
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)

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

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


September 11th (Wed)
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)

September 12th (Thur) 
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)

September 13th (Fri)
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)
10:40 - 12:10 in English (no reservation required)

September 14th (Sat)
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)



September 15th (Sun) 
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)

Zen Meditation Class and Dharma Talk (90 Minutes): Traditional Zen Philosophy and Application to Your Everyday Life

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). 

Also, we offer exclusive tours for special requests. Please contact us for more details.
  

Now, our new temple lodging facility is available. We just opened our new facility on December 10th, 2012. 

There are atatami flooring, own shower room and toilet. Each room can have 2- 3 Japanese futons. Linens and towels are provided.

The room rates are;

• Single person use: 6,000 yen/person/night
• Two people: 5,500 yen/person/night
• Three people: 4,500 yen/person/night

 The prices include 5% sales tax.

We have started taking reservations for September, October, November, December, January (2014), and February (2014), as well. 

The room rate will be changed in April, 2014 due to the increasing sales tax. 

For more details, please visit our website below.
Website: http://www.shunkoin.com
Phone: 075-462-5488

Temple is Close from August 18th to 31st, 2013

IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT

The temple guest house is close from August 18th to August 31st, 2013.  We reopen the guest house on August 31st, 2013.

Also, we don't offer Zen meditation class and tour from August 18th to September 1st, 2013. We restart offering Zen meditation class and tour on September 2nd, 2013. 

Since the temple office is close, we are not able to reply your emails and reservation requests immediately. Please expect some delay.
 
 I am sorry for this inconvenience. 


Sincerely,
Rev. Taka Kawakami
Shunkoin Temple

Schedule of Zen Meditation Class in English and Temple Events from August 4th to September 2nd, 2013

Learn how to adapt Zen Buddhist philosophy and meditation in your life with modern science.

August 4th (Sun)
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)

August 5th (Mon)
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)

August 6th (Tue)
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)

August 7th (Wed)
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)

August 8th (Thur) 
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)

August 9th (Fri) - August 16th (Fri)
No Meditation Class

August 17th (Sat)
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)

August 18th (Sun) - September 1st (Sun)
No Meditation Class

August 23rd (Fri)
Zen Mindfulness Workshop at Antioch University in Los Angeles , CA.  

September 2nd (Mon)
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required) 
 
IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT

There is no meditation class from August 9th to 16th due to a series of the ceremonies and events for the Obon Buddhist holiday. Also, we will close the temple from August 18th to 31st, 2013. We reopen the guest house on August 29th, 2013. And, we restart Zen meditation classes on September 2nd, 2013.

Zen Meditation Class and Dharma Talk (90 Minutes): Traditional Zen Philosophy and Application to Your Everyday Life

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). 

Also, we offer exclusive tours for special requests. Please contact us for more details.
  

Now, our new temple lodging facility is available. We just opened our new facility on December 10th, 2012. 

There are atatami flooring, own shower room and toilet. Each room can have 2- 3 Japanese futons. Linens and towels are provided.

The room rates are;

• Single person use: 6,000 yen/person/night
• Two people: 5,500 yen/person/night
• Three people: 4,500 yen/person/night

 The prices include 5% sales tax.

We have started taking reservations for July, August, September, October, November and December, as well. 

The room rate will be changed in April, 2014 due to the increasing sales tax. 

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 July 21st to August 4th, 2013

Learn how to adapt Zen Buddhist philosophy and meditation in your life with modern science.

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

July 22nd (Mon)
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)

July 23rd (Tue)
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)

July 24th (Wed)
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)

July 25th (Thur) 
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)

July 26th (Fri)
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)

July 27th (Sat)
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)

July 28th (Sun)
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)

July 29th (Mon)
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)

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


July 31st (Wed)
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)

August 1st (Thur) 
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)

August 2nd (Fri)
No Class


August 3rd (Sat)
No Class

August 4th (Sun) 
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)

ANNOUNCEMENT

There is no meditation class from August 9th to 16th due to a series of the ceremonies and events for the Obon Buddhist holiday. Also, we will close the temple from August 18th to 31st, 2013. We reopen the guest house on August 29th, 2013. And, we restart Zen meditation classes on September 2nd, 2013.

Zen Meditation Class and Dharma Talk (90 Minutes): Traditional Zen Philosophy and Application to Your Everyday Life

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). 

Also, we offer exclusive tours for special requests. Please contact us for more details.
  

Now, our new temple lodging facility is available. We just opened our new facility on December 10th, 2012. 

There are atatami flooring, own shower room and toilet. Each room can have 2- 3 Japanese futons. Linens and towels are provided.

The room rates are;

• Single person use: 6,000 yen/person/night
• Two people: 5,500 yen/person/night
• Three people: 4,500 yen/person/night

 The prices include 5% sales tax.

We have started taking reservations for July, August, September, October, November and December, as well. 

The room rate will be changed in April, 2014 due to the increasing sales tax. 

For more details, please visit our website below.
Website: http://www.shunkoin.com
Phone: 075-462-5488