Schedule of Zen Meditation Class in English from March 31st to April 13th, 2013

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

March 31st (Sun)
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)
10:40 - 12:10 in English (Already Full)
  
April 1st (Mon)
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)

April 2nd (Tue)
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)

April 3d (Wed)
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)
10:40 - 12:10 in English (no reservation required)

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

April 5th (Fri)
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)
10:40 - 12:10 in English (no reservation required)

April 6th (Sat)
No Class

April 7th (Sun)
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)

April 8th (Mon)
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)
10:40 - 12:10 in English (Already Full)

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

April 10th (Wed)
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)
10:40 - 12:10 in English (Already Full)

April 11th (Thur) 
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)

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

April 13th (Sat)
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). 
  

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 16th, 2013. After the 16th 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