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Monday, June 27, 2011

Zen Meditation Class and Dharma Talk "How to Live in a Moment": June 27th - July 3rd, 2011




"Living in the moment" and "impermanency" are the keys to understanding Zen Buddhism.


June 27th
10:40 - 12:10 in English (no reservation required)
13:30 - 15:00 in English (reservation only)

June 28th
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)
10:40 - 12:10 in English (no reservation required)
13:30 - 15:00 in English (reservation only)

June 29th
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)
10:40 - 12:10 in English (no reservation required)
13:30 - 15:00 in English (reservation only)

June 30th
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)
10:40 - 12:10 in English (no reservation required)
13:30 - 15:00 in English (reservation only)

July 1st
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)
10:40 - 12:10 in English (no reservation required)
13:30 - 15:00 in English (reservation only)

July 2nd
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)
10:40 - 12:10 in English (no reservation required)
13:30 - 15:00 in English (reservation only)

July 3rd
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)
10:40 - 12:10 Charity Meditation Class and Dharma Talk in Japanese 「よくわかる座禅会:今の生き方 と守・破・離」
13:30 - 15:00 in English (reservation required)

Zen Meditation Class & Dharma Talk (90 Minutes): Learn How to Live in a Moment

When you can understand the practical reasons why the Zen traditional practices and rituals were done in the certain way, you are able to incorporate Zen Buddhist philosophy and meditation into your life. Rev. Taka Kawakami answer your questions about Zen Buddhism and meditation. The idea of "living in a moment" can change your life. After the class, we will give you a tour of Shunkoin Temple. You can enjoy the gold-leafed screen paintings by Eigaku Kano (the 19th century), the Bell of Nanbanji Church (the national cultural important property), and the gardens here.

Zen meditation class & tour in English: 2000 yen
Zen meditation only: 1000 yen

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.

Zen temple stay is also available. For more details, please visit our website below.

Website: http://www.shunkoin.com
Phone: 075-462-5488

Discount for the JET participants: http://shunkoinzentemple.blogspot.com/2011/05/discount-for-jet-program-participants.html

Discount for Foreign Exchange Students: http://shunkoinzentemple.blogspot.com/2011/05/discount-for-foreign-exchange-students.html

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