Shunkoin Temple Today: Schedule of Zen Meditation Class in English from March 2nd to 17th, 2014

Sunday, March 2, 2014

Schedule of Zen Meditation Class in English from March 2nd to 17th, 2014

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

March 2nd (Sun)
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)

March 3rd (Mon)
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)

March 4th (Tue)
9:00 - 10:15 in English (no reservation required) This class is shorter than usual.

March 5th (Wed)
No class

March 6th (Thur)
No class

March 7th (Fri)
No class

March 8th (Sat)
No class

March 9th (Sun)
No class

March 10th (Mon)
~~9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)~~ Due to the instructor's flu, the class has been cancelled.

March 11th (Tue)
~~9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)~~ Due to the instructor's flu, the class has been cancelled.

March 12th (Wed)
~~9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)~~ Due to the instructor's flu, the class has been cancelled.

March 13th (Thur)
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)

March 14th (Fri)
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)

March 15th (Sat)
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)

March 16th (Sun)
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)

March 17th (Mon)
8:30 - 10:00 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 (In April, 2014, it will be 2,200 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 March, April, May, June and July, 2014. However, at this point, we have no vacancy from March 19th to April 23rd, 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
Student discount: 500 yen/person off for each night (except 3/20 - 5/10, 10/1- 11/30, and 12/25 - 1/5) if you show us your student ID at your check-in