Schedule of Zen Meditation Class in English between December 3rd and 10th, 2012

Accept the impermanency. Thus, we should live in the moment. Also, Don't just focus on the formality. Understand reason behind the tradition. 

December 3rd (Mon)
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)
10:40 - 12:10 in English (no reservation required)

December 4th (Tue)
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required) 

December 5th (Wed)
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)
10:40 - 12:10 in English (no reservation required)

We will start taking reservations for our new temple accommodation facility. 

December 6th (Thur)
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)
10:40 - 12:10 in English (no reservation required)

December 7th (Fri)

9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)
10:40 - 12:10 in English (no reservation required)

December 8th (Sat)
No Class

December 9th (Sun)
No Class

December 10th (Mon)
No Class

Opening of New Temple Accommodation Facility

Zen Meditation Class and 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 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).

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