Shunkoin Temple Today: Schedule of Zen Meditation Class from May 18th to June 4th, 2014

Monday, May 19, 2014

Schedule of Zen Meditation Class from May 18th to June 4th, 2014

Learn how to adapt Zen Buddhist philosophy and meditation (& mindfulness) in your life with neuroscience and psychology.

*This temple is a private temple. We are open for scheduled meditation classes and staying guests at our guest house only to keep the calm atmosphere for our visitors for Zen meditation class and staying guests.

May 18th (Sun)
No class due to the ceremony at Myoshinji Temple

May 19th (Mon)
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)

May 20th (Tue)
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)

May 21st (Wed)
No class due to a study abroad program

May 22nd (Thur)
No class due to a study abroad program

May 23rd (Fri)
No class due to the ceremony at Myoshinji Temple

May 24th (Sat)
No class due to the inauguration ceremony of Myoshinji Temple's grand head priest (8:00 am - 12:00 pm)

May 25th (Sun)
No class due to the study abroad program

May 26th (Mon)
No class due to the study abroad program

May 27th (Tue)
No class due to the study abroad program

May 28th (Wed)
No class due to the study abroad program

May 29th (Thur)
No class due to the study abroad program

May 30th (Fri)
No class due to the study abroad prorgam

May 31st (Sat)
No class due to the study abroad program

June 1st (Sun)
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)

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

June 3rd (Tue)
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)

June 4th (Wed)
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/mindfulness sessions
3. explanation of gardens and screen paintings at the temple

To attend the class at 9:00 - 10:30, no reservation is required. However, please the reservation to attend our 10:40 - 12:10 &13:30 - 15:00 classes at least 5 days in advance. (a group of more than 10 people, only).

The Fee: 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 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.

Free WiFi and rental bicycles are available for the staying guests.

Also, complimentary green tea, black tea, and coffee are available in our shared kitchen and common room.

We have started taking reservations for June, July, August, September, and October, 2014.

The room rates has been 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
Returning guest discount: 500 yen/person off for each night (except 3/20 - 5/10, 10/1- 11/30, and 12/25 - 1/5)
University and school group discount: please contact us for the details