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Sunday, August 7, 2011

Zen Meditation Class in English "How to Live in the Moment" Schedule between August 8th and 15th



Accepting the impermanency is the first step toward happiness. Then, learn how to live in the moment.

The Obon Buddhist holiday is between August 9th and 16th, 2011.

August 8th (Mon)
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)
10:40 - 12:10 in English (no reservation required)

August 9th (Tues)
No Class due to the Obon Buddhist Holiday Ceremonies

August 10th (Wed)
No Class due to the Obon Buddhist Holiday Ceremonies

August 11th (Thur)
No Class due to the Obon Buddhist Holiday Ceremonies

August 12th (Fri)
No Class due to the Obon Buddhist Holiday Ceremonies

August 13th (Sat)
No Class due to the Obon Buddhist Holiday Ceremonies

August 14th (Sun)
No Class due to the Obon Buddhist Holiday Ceremonies
(only the special reservation)

August 15th (Mon)
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)
10:40 - 12:10 in English (no reservation required)



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

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 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.

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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