Accept the impermanency. Thus, we should live in the moment. Also, Don't just focus on the formality. Understand reason behind the tradition.
January 21st (Mon)
No class 9:00 - 10:30
10:40 - 12:10 in English (no reservation required)
January 22nd (Tue)
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)
10:40 - 12:10 in English (no reservation required)
January 23rd (Wed)
10:40 - 12:10 in English (no reservation required)
January 24th (Thur)
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)
January 25th (Fri)
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)
10:40 - 12:10 in English (no reservation required)
January 26th (Sat)
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)
Special Tour and Hands-on Activities (13:30 - 15:30)
Free
A group of the international students from Ritsumeikan Uji High School will provide temple tours and hands-on activities (making own maccha green tea and raking Zen garden) in English at Shunkoin Temple on January 26th (13:00 - 15:30). This is a part of their program to learn how to present Japanese culture in English. There is no fee. If you are interested in or if you know anyone who is interested in this event, please visit our temple for this special occasion. No reservation is required.
January 27th (Sun)
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)
January 28th (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).
Now, our new temple lodging facility is available. We just opened our new facility on December 10th, 2012.
We have started taking reservations for March and April.
For more details, please visit our website below.
Website: http://www.shunkoin.com
Phone: 075-462-5488
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