Empty Mind, Full Heart: Zazen Meditation, Sutra Writing, and Buddhist Cuisine

Details

• Private experience

• Location: Fukuyama, Hiroshima

• 90 minutes

• 20 people max. Minimum of 2 participants required. Solo guests may book at the price of 2 participants

• Offered in Japanese, with a friendly Deeper Japan guide interpreting in English
  (French/German/Spanish interpretation may be available upon request)

Gone to the Other Shore

Hidden within rolling hills on the outskirts of Fukuyama City sits a tranquil Buddhist temple, delicately arranged in harmony with nature. A special site connected to the historic Rinzai Zen sect, the temple is home to stunning buildings, serene gardens, and nature walks. The Rinzai tradition places a particular focus on kensho, meaning “seeing the truth of one’s nature." In order to achieve this, techniques including zazen seated meditation, special cuisine, sutra recitation, and various methods of introspection are utilized. The practice of traditional Japanese arts, such as calligraphy, tea, and gardening, also holds a place of importance in Rinzai Zen. In this experience, spend the day at a beautiful Zen temple. Experience zazen, sutra writing, garden walks, a traditional meal of local cuisine, and to finish the day, a peaceful bowl of tea. Walking in the footsteps of the monks, you will get a sense of the practice necessary to achieve kensho.

What you’ll do

Spend the day at a Zen Buddhist temple, experiencing seated meditation, sutra writing, garden walks, and a special meal of local cuisine. Then, finish the day with a peaceful bowl of tea.

Who can attend

Children must be 12+

Availability

Everyday
Session 1 (9:30 - 11:00)
Session 2 (13:00 - 14:30)
Session 3 (15:00 - 16:30)

Access

30 min taxi ride from Fukuyama station

Cancellation Policy

Please make your booking at least 7 days in advance. See cancellation policy, here.
* A detailed itinerary will be emailed to you once your booking has been confirmed.