Temple is Close from August 18th to 31st, 2013

IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT

The temple guest house is close from August 18th to August 31st, 2013.  We reopen the guest house on August 31st, 2013.

Also, we don't offer Zen meditation class and tour from August 18th to September 1st, 2013. We restart offering Zen meditation class and tour on September 2nd, 2013. 

Since the temple office is close, we are not able to reply your emails and reservation requests immediately. Please expect some delay.
 
 I am sorry for this inconvenience. 


Sincerely,
Rev. Taka Kawakami
Shunkoin Temple

Schedule of Zen Meditation Class in English and Temple Events from August 4th to September 2nd, 2013

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

August 4th (Sun)
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)

August 5th (Mon)
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)

August 6th (Tue)
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)

August 7th (Wed)
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)

August 8th (Thur) 
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)

August 9th (Fri) - August 16th (Fri)
No Meditation Class

August 17th (Sat)
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)

August 18th (Sun) - September 1st (Sun)
No Meditation Class

August 23rd (Fri)
Zen Mindfulness Workshop at Antioch University in Los Angeles , CA.  

September 2nd (Mon)
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required) 
 
IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT

There is no meditation class from August 9th to 16th due to a series of the ceremonies and events for the Obon Buddhist holiday. Also, we will close the temple from August 18th to 31st, 2013. We reopen the guest house on August 29th, 2013. And, we restart Zen meditation classes on September 2nd, 2013.

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. 

The room rate will be changed in April, 2014 due to the increasing sales tax. 

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