Rev. Taka Talks about Mindfulness at TED x Kyoto

Saturday, June 22, 2013

Schedule of Zen Meditation Class in English and Temple Events from June 23rd to July 7th, 2013


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

June 23rd (Sun)
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)

June 24th (Mon)
No Class

June 25th (Tue)
No Class

June 26th (Wed)
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)

June 27th (Thur) 
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)

June 28th (Fri)
No meditation class

June 29th (Sat)
Already Full

June 30th (Sun)
9:00 - 10:40 in English (no reservation required)

July 1st (Mon)
9:00 - 10:40 in English (already full)

July 2nd (Tue)
No meditation class

July 3rd (Wed)
9:00 - 10:40 in English (already full)

July 4th (Thur) 
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)

July 5th (Fri)
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)
There will be the news interview as well.

July 6th (Sat)
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)

June 7th (Sun) 
9:00 - 10:40 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 June, July, August, September, October, and November as well.

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


Saturday, June 8, 2013

Schedule of Zen Meditation Class in English from June 9th to 23rd, 2013


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

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

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

June 11th (Tue)
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required) 

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

June 13th (Thur) 
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)

June 14th (Fri)
No meditation class

June 15th (Sat)
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)

June 16th (Sun)
9:00 - 10:40 in English (no reservation required)

June 17th (Mon)
No meditation class

June 18th (Tue)
No meditation class

June 19th (Wed)
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)

June 20th (Thur) 
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)

June 21st (Fri)
No meditation class

June 22nd (Sat)
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)

June 23rd (Sun) 
9:00 - 10:40 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 June, July, August, September, October, and November as well.

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


Tuesday, June 4, 2013

LGBT Pride Month 2013: We Welcome All Couples Regardless of Faith and Sexual Orientation


We welcome all couples regardless of faith and sexual orientation.

In 2000, Former U.S. President Bill Clinton proclaimed June to be Gay and Lesbian Pride month. Almost a decade later, on June 1st, 2009, U.S. President Barack Obama proclaimed June to be LGBT (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender) Pride month in the United States. Shunkoin Temple would like honor these decisions and to increase the understanding of gay and lesbian rights by promoting same-sex weddings at our temple during the month of June, 2013.



Our wedding ceremony includes:
1. Chanting of the Heart Stutra (Parajinaparamita).
2. Vows lead by an officiant (priest).
3. Exchange of your own vows and rings.
4. Sake-sharing ritual (san san kudo).
5. Recitation of a special vow. This is vow is written in Japanese and English in certificate-style and is signed by both partners.
6. Proclamation of the marriage.

If you have any questions, please contact us.

http://www.shunkoin.com


Have the most memorable moment at this 420-year old historical Zen Buddhist temple in Kyoto, Japan.