Schedule of Zen Meditation Class in English from September 29th to October 13th, 2013

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

September 29th (Sun)
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required) 

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

October 1st (Tue)
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)

October 2nd (Wed)

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

October 3rd (Thur) 
9:00 - 10:30 in English (Already Full)

October 4th (Fri)
9:00 - 10:30 in English (Already Full)
10:40 - 12:10 in English (no reservation required)

October 5th (Sat)
9:00 - 10:30 in English


October 6th (Sun)
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)

October 7th (Mon)
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)

October 8th (Tue)
No Class

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

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

October 11th (Fri)
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)

October 12th (Sat)
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)



October 13th (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 October, November, December, January (2014), and February (2014), as well. 

The room rates 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