Schedule of Zen Meditation Class and Temple Events from May 12th to 26th, 2013

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

May 12th (Sun)
No meditation 

May 13th (Mon)
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)

May 14th (Tue)
 9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required) 

May 15th (Wed)
 9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)
10:40 - 12:10 in English (already full)

May 16th (Thur) 
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)

May 17th (Fri)
9:00 - 10:30 in English (already full)

May 18th (Sat)
No meditation class

May 19th (Sun)
9:00 - 10:40 in English (no reservation required)

May 20th (Mon)
9:00 - 10:40 in English (already full)

May 21st (Tue)
9:00 - 10:40 in English (no reservation required)

May 22nd (Wed)
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)

May 23rd (Thur) 
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)

May 24th (Fri)
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)

May 25th (Sat)
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)

May 26th (Sun) 
9:00 - 10:40 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). 
  

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