Schedule of Zen Meditation Class in English and Temple Event from May 26th to June 9th, 2013

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

May 26th (Sun)
9:00 - 10: 30 in English (no reservation required)
10:40 - 12:10 in English (already full)


May 27th (Mon)
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)

May 28th (Tue)
 9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required) 

May 29th (Wed)
8:00 - 9:15 in English (no reservation required)

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

May 31st (Fri)
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)

June 1st (Sat)
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)

June 2nd (Sun)
9:00 - 10:40 in English (no reservation required)

June 3rd (Mon)
9:00 - 10:40 in English (no reservation required)

June 4th (Tue)
9:00 - 10:40 in English (no reservation required)

June 5th (Wed)
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)

June 6th (Thur) 
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)

June 7th (Fri)
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)

June 8th (Sat)
No meditation class

June 9th (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). 

Also, we offer exclusive tours for special requests. Please contact us for more details.
  

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

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