Schedule of Zen Meditation Class in English from March 4th to 12th, 2013

Accept the impermanency. Thus, we should live in the moment. Also, Don't just focus on the formality. Understand reason behind the tradition. 

March 4th (Mon)
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)
  
March 5th (Tue)
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)
10:40 - 12:10 in English (no reservation required)

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

March 7th (Thur)
No Class

March 8th (Fri)
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)
Japanese TV news program will join us to interview us.

March 9th (Fri)
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)
10:40 - 12:10 in English (already full)

March 10th (Sun)
No Class

March 11th (Mon)
No Class

March 12th (Tue)
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. 

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 April, May, June, and July, as well. At this moment, we have no vacancy from March 13th to April 14th, except April 8th, 9th, and 10th. After the 14th of April, we have availabilities in our guest facility.

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