Schedule of Zen Meditation Class in English from January 19th to February 2nd, 2014

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

January 19th (Sun)
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)

January 20th (Mon)
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)

January 21st (Tue)
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)

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

January 23rd (Thur) 
8:30 - 9::30 in English (just one hour)

January 24th (Fri)
No Class

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


January 26th (Sun) 
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)

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

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

January 29th (Wed)
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)

January 30th (Thur)

No Class

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

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

February 2nd (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). 

The Fee: 2,000 yen/person

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 December, January (2014), February (2014), March (2014), and April (2014). However, at this point, we have no vacancy from March19th to April 7th, 2014.

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

New Prices are;

•  Single person use: 6,500 yen/person/night + 8 % sales tax
• Two people: 5,500 yen/person/night + 8 % sales tax
• Three people: 5,000 yen/person/night + 8 % sales tax

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