Learn how to adapt Zen Buddhist philosophy and meditation (mindfulness) to improve your EQ (resilience, open-mindedness, self-awareness, and empathy), relationship, leadership, etc. with neuroscience and psychology. Also, learn the main philosophy of Japanese style hospitality, Omotenashi, with a cup of tea.
Imagine the good you could do for yourself and others by learning and practicing Zen mindfulness.
*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 24th (Sun)
8:30 - 9:30 in English (no reservation required)
May 25th (Mon)
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)
May 26th (Tue)
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)
May 27th (Wed)
8:30 - 9:30 in English (no reservation required)
May 28th (Thur)
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)
May 29th (Fri)
No meditation class and tour
May 30th (Sat)
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)
May 31st (Sun)
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)
June 1st (Mon)
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)
June 2nd (Tue)
No meditation class and tour
June 3rd (Wed)
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)
June 4th (Thur)
No meditation class and tour
June 5th (Fri)
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)
June 6th (Sat)
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)
June 7th (Sun)
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)
June 8th (Mon)
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)
June 9th (Tue)
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)
June 10th (Wed)
No meditation class and tour
June 11th (Thur)
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)
June 12th (Fri)
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)
June 13th (Sat)
10:00 - 11:30 in English (no reservation required)
June 14th (Sun)
No meditation class and tour
June 15th (Mon)
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)
June 16th (Tue)
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)
June 17th (Wed)
No meditation class and tour
June 18th (Thur)
No meditation class and tour
June 19th (Fri)
No meditation class and tour
June 20th (Sat)
No meditation class and tour
June 21st (Sun)
No meditation class and tour
June 22nd (Mon)
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)
June 23rd (Tue)
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)
June 24th (Wed)
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)
June 25th (Thur)
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)
June 26th (Fri)
8:30 - 9:30 in English (no reservation required)
Zen Mindfulness 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, no reservation is required. However, please the reservation to attend our 10:40 - 12:10 and 13:30 - 15:00 class at least 5 days in advance. (a group of more than 10 people, only).
The Fee: 2,500 yen/person (changed in April, 2015)
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.
Shunkoin Temple is also located near the three UNESCO's World Heritage Sites, Kinkakuji Temple (the Golden Pavilion), Ryoanji Temple, and Ninnaji Temple.
We have started taking individual reservations for May, June, July, August and September, 2015. For the group reservation (more than 10 people or university group), please contact us.
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
For more details about Zen mindfulness class and tour or reserving the temple accommodations, please visit our website below or contact us via email.
Website: http://www.shunkoin.com
Email: rev.taka.kawakami@gmail.com
Tel: 075-462-5488
Office Hour: 8:00 - 20:00 (JST)
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