Rev. Taka Talks about Mindfulness at TED x Kyoto

Wednesday, December 31, 2014

Schedhule of Zen Mindfulness and Dharma Talk Class in English from Dec. 31st, 2014 to January 21st, 2015


Learn how to adapt Zen Buddhist philosophy and meditation (mindfulness) in your life with neuroscience and psychology. Also, learn the main philosophy of Japanese style hospitality, Omotenashi, with a cup of tea.

*This temple is a private temple. We are open for scheduled meditation classes and staying guests at our guest house only to keep the calm atmosphere for our visitors for Zen meditation class and staying guests. 

December 31st (Wed) - January 3rd (Sat)
No meditation class and tour (temple office is closed) 

We wish you have a happy new year!!!

January 4th (Sun)
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)

January 5th (Mon)
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)

January 6th (Tue)
Cancelled due to the instructor's medical condition

January 7th (Wed)
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)


January 8th (Thur)
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required) 

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

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

January 11th (Sun)
No class and tour

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

January 13th (Tue)
No class and tour

January 14th (Wed)
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required) 

January 15th (Thur)
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)

January 16th (Fri) 
9:00 - 10:30 in English (already full)

January 17th (Sat)
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)

January 18th (Sun)
No class and tour

January 19th (Mon)
No class and tour

January 20th (Tue) 
10:30 - 12:00 in English (no reservation required)

January 21st (Wed)
8:30 - 9:30 in English (no reservation required)
 





Zen Mindfulness 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, no reservation is required. However, please the reservation to attend our 10:40 - 12:10 and 13:30 - 15:00 class at least 5 days in advance. (a group of more than 10 people, only). 

The Fee: 2,200 yen/person

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.

Shunkoin Temple is also located near the three UNESCO's World Heritage Sites, Kinkakuji Temple (the Golden Pavilion), Ryoanji Temple, and Ninnaji Temple. 

We have started taking individual reservations for January, February, March, April, and May 2015. For the group reservation (more than 10 people or university group), please contact us.

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

New Prices are;
  •  Single person use: 6,500 yen/person/night + 8 % sales tax
  • Two people: 5,500 yen/person/night + 8 % sales tax
  • Three people: 5,000 yen/person/night + 8 % sales tax 
  • Student discount: 500 yen/person off for each night (except 3/20 - 5/10, 10/1- 11/30, and 12/25 - 1/5) if you show us your student ID at your check-in 
  • Returning guest discount: 500 yen/person off for each night (except 3/20 - 5/10, 10/1- 11/30, and 12/25 - 1/5)
  • University and school group discount: please contact us for the details

For more details, please visit our website below.

Website: http://www.shunkoin.com

Email: rev.taka.kawakami@gmail.com 

Tel: 075-462-5488 

Office Hour: 8:00 - 20:00 (JST)


Wednesday, December 17, 2014

Temple Guest House is Closed from Dec. 17th to 26th, 2014



The temple guest house is close from December 17th to 26th.  We reopen the guest house on December 27, 2014. However, we are already full from December 28th, 2014 to January 5th, 2015.

Also, we don't offer Zen meditation class and tour from December 17th to 28th, 2014. We will restart our class and tour on December 29th, 2014. However, there is no meditation class from Dec. 31st, 2014 to January 3rd, 2015.

Sunday, November 30, 2014

Schedule of Zen Mindfulness and Dharma Talk Class in English from Nov. 30th to Dec. 28th, 2014


Learn how to adapt Zen Buddhist philosophy and meditation (mindfulness) in your life with neuroscience and psychology. Also, learn the main philosophy of Japanese style hospitality, Omotenashi, with a cup of tea.

*This temple is a private temple. We are open for scheduled meditation classes and staying guests at our guest house only to keep the calm atmosphere for our visitors for Zen meditation class and staying guests. 

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

December 1st (Mon)
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)

December 2nd (Tue)
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)

December 3rd (Wed)
No class and tour

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

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

December 6th (Sat)
8:30 - 9:30 in English (no reservation required)

December 7th (Sun)
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)


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

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

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

December 11th (Thur)
No meditation class and tour due to the annual memorial ceremony for the founder of the Myoshinji school of Rinzai Zen Buddhism

December 12th (Fri) 
No meditation class and tour due to the annual memorial ceremony for the founder of the Myoshinji school of Rinzai Zen Buddhism

December 13th (Sat)
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)

December 14th (Sun)
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)

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

December 16th (Tue) 
9:00 - 10:30 in English (already full)

December 17th (Wed) - December 28th (Sun)
No class and tour 
 





Zen Mindfulness 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, no reservation is required. However, please the reservation to attend our 10:40 - 12:10 and 13:30 - 15:00 class at least 5 days in advance. (a group of more than 10 people, only). 

The Fee: 2,200 yen/person

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.

Shunkoin Temple is also located near the three UNESCO's World Heritage Sites, Kinkakuji Temple (the Golden Pavilion), Ryoanji Temple, and Ninnaji Temple. 

We have started taking reservations forJune, July, August, September, October, November, December 2014, January, February, and March 2015. 

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

New Prices are;
  •  Single person use: 6,500 yen/person/night + 8 % sales tax
  • Two people: 5,500 yen/person/night + 8 % sales tax
  • Three people: 5,000 yen/person/night + 8 % sales tax 
  • Student discount: 500 yen/person off for each night (except 3/20 - 5/10, 10/1- 11/30, and 12/25 - 1/5) if you show us your student ID at your check-in 
  • Returning guest discount: 500 yen/person off for each night (except 3/20 - 5/10, 10/1- 11/30, and 12/25 - 1/5)
  • University and school group discount: please contact us for the details

For more details, please visit our website below.

Website: http://www.shunkoin.com

Email: rev.taka.kawakami@gmail.com 

Tel: 075-462-5488 

Office Hour: 8:00 - 20:00 (JST)


Thursday, November 20, 2014

Schedule of Zen Meditation and Dharma Talk Class in English from Nov. 16th to Dec. 2nd, 2014


Learn how to adapt Zen Buddhist philosophy and meditation (mindfulness) in your life with neuroscience and psychology. Also, learn the main philosophy of Japanese style hospitality, Omotenashi, with a cup of tea.

*This temple is a private temple. We are open for scheduled meditation classes and staying guests at our guest house only to keep the calm atmosphere for our visitors for Zen meditation class and staying guests. 

November 16th (Sun)
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)

November 17th (Mon)
No class and tour

November 18th (Tue)
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)

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

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

November 21st (Fri)
No class and tour

November 22nd (Sat)
No class and tour

November 23rd (Sun)
No class and tour

November 24th (Mon)
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)

November 25th (Tue)
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)

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

November 27th (Thur)
9:00 - 10:40 in English (no reservation required)

November 28th (Fri) 
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required) 

November 29th (Sat)
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)

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

December 1st (Mon)
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)

December 2nd (Tue) 
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)
 





Zen Mindfulness 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, no reservation is required. However, please the reservation to attend our 10:40 - 12:10 and 13:30 - 15:00 class at least 5 days in advance. (a group of more than 10 people, only). 

The Fee: 2,200 yen/person

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.

Shunkoin Temple is also located near the three UNESCO's World Heritage Sites, Kinkakuji Temple (the Golden Pavilion), Ryoanji Temple, and Ninnaji Temple. 

We have started taking reservations forJune, July, August, September, October, November, December 2014, January, February, and March 2015. 

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

New Prices are;
  •  Single person use: 6,500 yen/person/night + 8 % sales tax
  • Two people: 5,500 yen/person/night + 8 % sales tax
  • Three people: 5,000 yen/person/night + 8 % sales tax 
  • Student discount: 500 yen/person off for each night (except 3/20 - 5/10, 10/1- 11/30, and 12/25 - 1/5) if you show us your student ID at your check-in 
  • Returning guest discount: 500 yen/person off for each night (except 3/20 - 5/10, 10/1- 11/30, and 12/25 - 1/5)
  • University and school group discount: please contact us for the details

For more details, please visit our website below.

Website: http://www.shunkoin.com

Email: rev.taka.kawakami@gmail.com 

Tel: 075-462-5488 

Office Hour: 8:00 - 20:00 (JST)


Monday, November 10, 2014

Schedule of Zen Mindfulness and Dharma Talk Class in English from Nov. 9th to 25th, 2014


Learn how to adapt Zen Buddhist philosophy and meditation (mindfulness) in your life with neuroscience and psychology. Also, learn the main philosophy of Japanese style hospitality, Omotenashi, with a cup of tea.

*This temple is a private temple. We are open for scheduled meditation classes and staying guests at our guest house only to keep the calm atmosphere for our visitors for Zen meditation class and staying guests. 

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

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

November 11th (Tue)
8:30 - 9:30 in English (no reservation required)

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

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

November 14th (Fri)
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)

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

November 16th (Sun)
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)

November 17th (Mon)
No class and tour

November 18th (Tue)
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)

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

November 20th (Thur)
9:00 - 10:40 in English (no reservation required)

November 21st (Fri) 
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required) 

November 22nd (Sat)
8:30 - 9:30 in English (no reservation required)

November 23rd (Sun)
No class and tour

November 24th (Mon)
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)

November 25th (Tue) 
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)
 





Zen Mindfulness 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, no reservation is required. However, please the reservation to attend our 10:40 - 12:10 and 13:30 - 15:00 class at least 5 days in advance. (a group of more than 10 people, only). 

The Fee: 2,200 yen/person

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.

Shunkoin Temple is also located near the three UNESCO's World Heritage Sites, Kinkakuji Temple (the Golden Pavilion), Ryoanji Temple, and Ninnaji Temple. 

We have started taking reservations forJune, July, August, September, October, November, December 2014, January, February, and March 2015. 

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

New Prices are;
  •  Single person use: 6,500 yen/person/night + 8 % sales tax
  • Two people: 5,500 yen/person/night + 8 % sales tax
  • Three people: 5,000 yen/person/night + 8 % sales tax 
  • Student discount: 500 yen/person off for each night (except 3/20 - 5/10, 10/1- 11/30, and 12/25 - 1/5) if you show us your student ID at your check-in 
  • Returning guest discount: 500 yen/person off for each night (except 3/20 - 5/10, 10/1- 11/30, and 12/25 - 1/5)
  • University and school group discount: please contact us for the details

For more details, please visit our website below.

Website: http://www.shunkoin.com

Email: rev.taka.kawakami@gmail.com 

Tel: 075-462-5488 

Office Hour: 8:00 - 20:00 (JST)


Saturday, November 1, 2014

Cancellation

Due to an emergency event, we have to cancel our Zen meditation class and tour today (Nov. 1st, 2014). 

We are very sorry for this inconvenience.

Tomorrow (Nov. 2nd, 2014) , we offer the class and tour at 9:00 am. 


Sunday, October 26, 2014

Schedule of Zen Meditation and Dharma Talk Class in English from October 26th to November 11th, 2014


Learn how to adapt Zen Buddhist philosophy and meditation (mindfulness) in your life with neuroscience and psychology. Also, learn the main philosophy of Japanese style hospitality, Omotenashi, with a cup of tea.

*This temple is a private temple. We are open for scheduled meditation classes and staying guests at our guest house only to keep the calm atmosphere for our visitors for Zen meditation class and staying guests. 

October 26th (Sun)
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)

October 27th (Mon)
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)

October 28th (Tue)
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)

October 29th (Wed)
8:30 - 10:00 in English (no reservation required) 

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

October 31st (Fri)
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)

November 1st (Sat)
No class and tour

November 2nd (Sun)
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)

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

November 4th (Tue)
No class and tour 

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

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

November 7th (Fri) 
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required) 

November 8th (Sat)
No class and tour

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

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

November 11th (Tue) 
8:30 - 9:30 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, no reservation is required. However, please the reservation to attend our 10:40 - 12:10 and 13:30 - 15:00 class at least 5 days in advance. (a group of more than 10 people, only). 

The Fee: 2,000 yen/person (In April, 2014, it will be 2,200 yen/person)

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.

Shunkoin Temple is also located near the three UNESCO's World Heritage Sites, Kinkakuji Temple (the Golden Pavilion), Ryoanji Temple, and Ninnaji Temple. 

We have started taking reservations forJune, July, August, September, October, November, December 2014, January, and February, 2015. 

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

New Prices are;
  •  Single person use: 6,500 yen/person/night + 8 % sales tax
  • Two people: 5,500 yen/person/night + 8 % sales tax
  • Three people: 5,000 yen/person/night + 8 % sales tax 
  • Student discount: 500 yen/person off for each night (except 3/20 - 5/10, 10/1- 11/30, and 12/25 - 1/5) if you show us your student ID at your check-in 
  • Returning guest discount: 500 yen/person off for each night (except 3/20 - 5/10, 10/1- 11/30, and 12/25 - 1/5)
  • University and school group discount: please contact us for the details

For more details, please visit our website below.

Website: http://www.shunkoin.com

Email: rev.taka.kawakami@gmail.com 

Tel: 075-462-5488 

Office Hour: 8:00 - 20:00 (JST)


Sunday, October 12, 2014

Schedule of Zen Meditation and Dharma Talk Class in English from October 12th to 28th, 2014


Learn how to adapt Zen Buddhist philosophy and meditation (mindfulness) in your life with neuroscience and psychology. Also, learn the main philosophy of Japanese style hospitality, Omotenashi, with a cup of tea.

*This temple is a private temple. We are open for scheduled meditation classes and staying guests at our guest house only to keep the calm atmosphere for our visitors for Zen meditation class and staying guests. 

October 12th (Sun)
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)

October 13th (Mon)
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)

October 14th (Tue)
No class and tour

October 15th (Wed)
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)

October 16th (Thur)
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)


October 17th (Fri)
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)

October 18th (Sat)
8:30 - 9:30 in English (shorter class than regular one)


October 19th (Sun)
8:30 - 9:30 in English (shorter class than regular one)

October 20th (Mon)
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)


October 21st (Tue)
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)


October 22nd (Wed)
No class and tour


October 23rd (Thur)
9:00 - 10:40 in English (no reservation required)

October 24th (Fri) 
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required) 

October 25th (Sat)
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required) 

October 26th (Sun)
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)

October 27th (Mon)
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)

October 28th (Tue)
No class and tour





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, no reservation is required. However, please the reservation to attend our 10:40 - 12:10 and 13:30 - 15:00 class at least 5 days in advance. (a group of more than 5 people, only). 

The Fee: 2,000 yen/person (In April, 2014, it will be 2,200 yen/person)

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.

Shunkoin Temple is also located near the three UNESCO's World Heritage Sites, Kinkakuji Temple (the Golden Pavilion), Ryoanji Temple, and Ninnaji Temple. 

We have started taking reservations forJune, July, August, September, October, November, December 2014, January, and February, 2015. 

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

New Prices are;
  •  Single person use: 6,500 yen/person/night + 8 % sales tax
  • Two people: 5,500 yen/person/night + 8 % sales tax
  • Three people: 5,000 yen/person/night + 8 % sales tax 
  • Student discount: 500 yen/person off for each night (except 3/20 - 5/10, 10/1- 11/30, and 12/25 - 1/5) if you show us your student ID at your check-in 
  • Returning guest discount: 500 yen/person off for each night (except 3/20 - 5/10, 10/1- 11/30, and 12/25 - 1/5)
  • University and school group discount: please contact us for the details

For more details, please visit our website below.

Website: http://www.shunkoin.com

Email: rev.taka.kawakami@gmail.com 

Tel: 075-462-5488 

Saturday, September 27, 2014

Schedule of Zen Meditation and Dharma Talk Class from September 28th to October 14th, 2014


Learn how to adapt Zen Buddhist philosophy and meditation (mindfulness) in your life with neuroscience and psychology. Also, learn the main philosophy of Japanese style hospitality, Omotenashi, with a cup of tea.

*This temple is a private temple. We are open for scheduled meditation classes and staying guests at our guest house only to keep the calm atmosphere for our visitors for Zen meditation class and staying guests. 

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

September 29th (Mon)
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)

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

October 1st (Wed)
No class and tour

October 2nd (Thur)
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)


October 3rd (Fri)
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)

October 4th (Sat)
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)


October 5th (Sun)
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)

October 6th (Mon)
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)


October 7th (Tue)
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)


October 8th (Wed)
No class and tour


October 9th (Thur)
9:00 - 10:40 in English (no reservation required)

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

October 11th (Sat)
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required) 

October 12th (Sun)
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)

October 13th (Mon)
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)

October 14th (Tue)
No class and tour





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, no reservation is required. However, please the reservation to attend our 10:40 - 12:10 and 13:30 - 15:00 class at least 5 days in advance. (a group of more than 5 people, only). 

The Fee: 2,000 yen/person (In April, 2014, it will be 2,200 yen/person)

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.

Shunkoin Temple is also located near the three UNESCO's World Heritage Sites, Kinkakuji Temple (the Golden Pavilion), Ryoanji Temple, and Ninnaji Temple. 

We have started taking reservations forJune, July, August, September, October, November, December 2014, January, and February, 2015. 

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

New Prices are;
  •  Single person use: 6,500 yen/person/night + 8 % sales tax
  • Two people: 5,500 yen/person/night + 8 % sales tax
  • Three people: 5,000 yen/person/night + 8 % sales tax 
  • Student discount: 500 yen/person off for each night (except 3/20 - 5/10, 10/1- 11/30, and 12/25 - 1/5) if you show us your student ID at your check-in 
  • Returning guest discount: 500 yen/person off for each night (except 3/20 - 5/10, 10/1- 11/30, and 12/25 - 1/5)
  • University and school group discount: please contact us for the details

For more details, please visit our website below.

Website: http://www.shunkoin.com

Email: rev.taka.kawakami@gmail.com 

Tel: 075-462-5488 

Wednesday, September 17, 2014

Schedule of Zen Meditation and Dharma Talk Class from September 15th to 30th, 2014.


Learn how to adapt Zen Buddhist philosophy and meditation (mindfulness) in your life with neuroscience and psychology. Also, learn the main philosophy of Japanese style hospitality, Omotenashi, with a cup of tea.

*This temple is a private temple. We are open for scheduled meditation classes and staying guests at our guest house only to keep the calm atmosphere for our visitors for Zen meditation class and staying guests. 

September 14th (Sun)
No class and tour

September 15th (Mon)
No class and tour

September 16th (Tue)
No class and tour

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

September 18th (Thur)
No class and tour due to the ceremony at Myoshinji Temple

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

September 20th (Sat)
9:00 - 10:40 in English (no reservation required)


September 21st (Sun)
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)

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


September 23rd (Tue)
No class and tour due to the Autumn Equinox Buddhist Holiday

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


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

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

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

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

September 29th (Mon)
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)

September 30th (Tue)
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, 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). 

The Fee: 2,000 yen/person (In April, 2014, it will be 2,200 yen/person)

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.

Shunkoin Temple is also located near the three UNESCO's World Heritage Sites, Kinkakuji Temple (the Golden Pavilion), Ryoanji Temple, and Ninnaji Temple. 

We have started taking reservations forJune, July, August, September, October, November, December 2014, January, and February, 2015. 

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

New Prices are;
  •  Single person use: 6,500 yen/person/night + 8 % sales tax
  • Two people: 5,500 yen/person/night + 8 % sales tax
  • Three people: 5,000 yen/person/night + 8 % sales tax 
  • Student discount: 500 yen/person off for each night (except 3/20 - 5/10, 10/1- 11/30, and 12/25 - 1/5) if you show us your student ID at your check-in 
  • Returning guest discount: 500 yen/person off for each night (except 3/20 - 5/10, 10/1- 11/30, and 12/25 - 1/5)
  • University and school group discount: please contact us for the details

For more details, please visit our website below.

Website: http://www.shunkoin.com

Email: rev.taka.kawakami@gmail.com 

Tel: 075-462-5488 

Tuesday, September 2, 2014

Schedule of Zen Meditation and Dharma Talk Class in English from August 31st to September 16th, 2014


Learn how to adapt Zen Buddhist philosophy and meditation (mindfulness) in your life with neuroscience and psychology. Also, learn the main philosophy of Japanese style hospitality, Omotenashi, with a cup of tea.

*This temple is a private temple. We are open for scheduled meditation classes and staying guests at our guest house only to keep the calm atmosphere for our visitors for Zen meditation class and staying guests. 

August 31st (Sun)
No class and tour

September 1st (Mon)
No class and tour

September 2nd (Tue)
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)

September 3rd (Wed)
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)

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

September 5th (Fri)
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)

September 6th (Sat)
9:00 - 10:40 in English (no reservation required)


September 7th (Sun)
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)

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


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

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


September 11th (Thur)
9:00 - 10:40 in English (no reservation required)

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

September 13th (Sat)
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required) 

September 14th (Sun)
No class and tour

September 15th (Mon)
No class and tour

September 16th (Tue)
No class and tour





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, 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). 

The Fee: 2,000 yen/person (In April, 2014, it will be 2,200 yen/person)

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.

Shunkoin Temple is also located near the three UNESCO's World Heritage Sites, Kinkakuji Temple (the Golden Pavilion), Ryoanji Temple, and Ninnaji Temple. 

We have started taking reservations forJune, July, August, September, October, November, December 2014 and January, 2015. 

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

New Prices are;
  •  Single person use: 6,500 yen/person/night + 8 % sales tax
  • Two people: 5,500 yen/person/night + 8 % sales tax
  • Three people: 5,000 yen/person/night + 8 % sales tax 
  • Student discount: 500 yen/person off for each night (except 3/20 - 5/10, 10/1- 11/30, and 12/25 - 1/5) if you show us your student ID at your check-in 
  • Returning guest discount: 500 yen/person off for each night (except 3/20 - 5/10, 10/1- 11/30, and 12/25 - 1/5)
  • University and school group discount: please contact us for the details

For more details, please visit our website below.

Website: http://www.shunkoin.com

Email: rev.taka.kawakami@gmail.com 

Tel: 075-462-5488 

Sunday, August 17, 2014

Guest House is Closed from Aug. 18th to 31st. No Meditation Class from Aug. 17th to Sep. 2nd, 2014.




Our guest house will be close from August. 18th to 30th, 2014.  Also, we have no meditation class and tour from August. 17th to September 1st, 2014. 

We will reopen our guest house on August 31st, 2014 and restart our Zen meditation class and tour on September 2nd, 2014. 

We are sorry for this inconvenience.

Sincerely,
Shunkoin Temple 

Thursday, July 31, 2014

Schedule of Zen Meditation & Dharma Talk Class from July 31st to August 16th, 2014



Learn how to adapt Zen Buddhist philosophy and meditation (mindfulness) in your life with neuroscience and psychology. Also, learn the main philosophy of Japanese style hospitality, Omotenashi, with a cup of tea.

*This temple is a private temple. We are open for scheduled meditation classes and staying guests at our guest house only to keep the calm atmosphere for our visitors for Zen meditation class and staying guests. 

July 31st (Thur)
Cancelled

August 1st (Fri)
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)

August 2nd (Sat)
9:00 - 10:40 in English (no reservation required)


August 3rd (Sun)
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)

August 4th (Mon)
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)


August 5th (Tue)
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required) 

August 6th (Wed)
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)


August 7th (Thur)
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)

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

August 9th (Sat)
No class due to the festival at Myoshinji Temple for the beginning of the Obon Buddhist holiday (6:00 - 21:30)

August 10th (Sun)
No class due to the festival at Myoshinji Temple for the beginning of the Obon Buddhist holiday (6:00 - 21:30)

August 11th (Mon) - 16th (Sat)
No class due to the events and ceremonies for the Obon Buddhist holiday





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). 

The Fee: 2,000 yen/person (In April, 2014, it will be 2,200 yen/person)

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.

Shunkoin Temple is also located near the three UNESCO's World Heritage Sites, Kinkakuji Temple (the Golden Pavilion), Ryoanji Temple, and Ninnaji Temple. 

We have started taking reservations forJune, July, August, September, October, and November 2014. 

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

New Prices are;
  •  Single person use: 6,500 yen/person/night + 8 % sales tax
  • Two people: 5,500 yen/person/night + 8 % sales tax
  • Three people: 5,000 yen/person/night + 8 % sales tax 
  • Student discount: 500 yen/person off for each night (except 3/20 - 5/10, 10/1- 11/30, and 12/25 - 1/5) if you show us your student ID at your check-in 
  • Returning guest discount: 500 yen/person off for each night (except 3/20 - 5/10, 10/1- 11/30, and 12/25 - 1/5)
  • University and school group discount: please contact us for the details

For more details, please visit our website below.

Website: http://www.shunkoin.com

Email: rev.taka.kawakami@gmail.com 

Tel: 075-462-5488 

Saturday, July 26, 2014

Cancellatioon of Zen Meditation Class and Tour on July 27th, 28th, 29th, 30th, and 31st, 2014

Due to the emergency events, we have to cancel our Zen meditation class and tour on July 27th, 28th, 29th, 30th, and 31st, 2014. 

We are very sorry for this inconvenience. 

Sincerely,
Taka Kawakami

Sunday, July 13, 2014

Schedule of Zen Meditation & Dharma Talk Class in English from July 13th to 29th, 2014




Learn how to adapt Zen Buddhist philosophy and meditation (mindfulness) in your life with neuroscience and psychology. Also, learn the main philosophy of Japanese style hospitality, Omotenashi, with a cup of tea.

*This temple is a private temple. We are open for scheduled meditation classes and staying guests at our guest house only to keep the calm atmosphere for our visitors for Zen meditation class and staying guests. 

July 13th (Sun)
9:00- 10:30 in English (no reservation required)

July 14th (Mon)
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)

July 15th (Tue)
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)

July 16th (Wed)
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)

July 17th (Thur)
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)  

July 18th (Fri)
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)

July 19th (Sat)
9:00 - 10:40 in English (no reservation required)


July 20th (Sun)
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)

July 21st (Mon)
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)


July 22nd (Tue)
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required) 

July 23rd (Wed)
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)


July 24th (Thur)
8:30 - 10:00 in English (no reservation required)

July 25th (Fri) 
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required) 

July 26th (Sat)
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required) 

July 27th (Sun)
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required)

July 28th (Mon)
9:00 - 10:30 in English (no reservation required) 

July 29th (Tue)
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). 

The Fee: 2,000 yen/person (In April, 2014, it will be 2,200 yen/person)

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.

Shunkoin Temple is also located near the three UNESCO's World Heritage Sites, Kinkakuji Temple (the Golden Pavilion), Ryoanji Temple, and Ninnaji Temple. 

We have started taking reservations forJune, July, August, September, October, and November 2014. 

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

New Prices are;
  •  Single person use: 6,500 yen/person/night + 8 % sales tax
  • Two people: 5,500 yen/person/night + 8 % sales tax
  • Three people: 5,000 yen/person/night + 8 % sales tax 
  • Student discount: 500 yen/person off for each night (except 3/20 - 5/10, 10/1- 11/30, and 12/25 - 1/5) if you show us your student ID at your check-in 
  • Returning guest discount: 500 yen/person off for each night (except 3/20 - 5/10, 10/1- 11/30, and 12/25 - 1/5)
  • University and school group discount: please contact us for the details

For more details, please visit our website below.

Website: http://www.shunkoin.com

Email: rev.taka.kawakami@gmail.com 

Tel: 075-462-5488