Schedule of Zen Meditation Class in English and Temple Events from July 7th to 21st, 2013

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

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

July 8th (Mon)
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)

July 9th (Tue)
No Class

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

July 11th (Thur) 
No Class

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

July 13th (Sat)
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)

July 14th (Sun)
9:00 - 10:40 in English (no reservation required)

July 15th (Mon)
No Class

July 16th (Tue)
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)


July 17th (Wed)
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)

July 18th (Thur) 
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)

July 19th(Fri)
9:00 - 10:40 in English (no reservation required)


July 20th (Sat)
No Class

July 21st (Sun) 
9:00 - 10:30 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 July, August, September, October, November and December, as well.

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