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Sunday, September 15, 2013

Schedule of Zen Meditation Class in English from September 15th to 29th, 2013



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

September 15th (Sun)
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)

 
September 16th (Mon)
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)

September 17th (Tue)
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)

September 18th (Wed)
No Class due to the Temple Ceremony

September 19th (Thur) 
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)

September 20th (Fri)
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)

September 21st (Sat)
8:30 - 9:30 (earlier and shorter than our regular class)

September 22nd (Sun)
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)

September 23rd (Mon)
No Class due to the Buddhist Holiday Ceremony

September 24th (Tue)
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)


September 25th (Wed)
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)
10:40 - 12:10 in English (no reservation required) 

September 26th (Thur) 
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)

September 27th (Fri)
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)

September 28th (Sat)
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)



September 29th (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). 

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 September, October, November, December, January (2014), and February (2014), as well. 

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

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


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