Schedule of Zen Meditation Class in English and Temple Events from April 28th to May 12th, 2013

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

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


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

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


May 1st (Wed)
 9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)

May 2nd (Thur) 
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)
10:40 -12:10 in English (no reservation required)

May 3rd (Fri)
Cancelled

May 4th (Sat)
Cancelled

May 5th (Sun)
Cancelled

May 6th (Mon)
Cancelled

May 7th (Tue)
Cancelled

May 8th (Wed)
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)

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

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

May 11th (Sat)
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)

May 12th (Sun)
No 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). 
  

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, July, August, September, and October as well.

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