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Zen Meditation for Life in Kyoto
$129.88
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
Overview
Kyoto has been the principal home of Zen since its introduction to Japan from China at the beginning of the 13th century. Kyoto is therefore rightly famous for its Zen-influenced gardens, etc. However, the heart of Zen is the practice of meditation, for meditation is the very meaning of the word “Zen.” Given this, it is ironic there are few opportunities for short-term visitors to Kyoto to have more than a brief introduction to Zen meditation while visiting Zen temples. Thus, this workshop is unique in providing an extended, in-depth introduction to both the theory and practice of meditation (zazen) under the guidance of American-born, Sōtō Zen Buddhist priest and scholar Rev. Dr. Brian Victoria. Rev. Victoria will introduce you to both the theory and practice of Zen meditation, employing traditional meditation cushions (or chairs if needed) in a private meditation hall. By workshop completion, participants will become confident in their ability to continue meditating on their own.
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The experience offers several options. This price includes:
Tour details
Duration: 4 hours: This workshop enables you to understand both how and why to practice Zen meditation so that you can practice on your own.
Refreshments: After Zen meditation we will drink green tea together with a traditional Japanese sweet while discussing the experience.
Duration: 4 hours: This workshop enables you to understand both how and why to practice Zen meditation so that you can practice on your own.
Refreshments: After Zen meditation we will drink green tea together with a traditional Japanese sweet while discussing the experience.
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes
Availability depends on seasonality and number of participants. Bookings can not be made for the same day. Please read our TnC’s.
When giving as a gift, your recipient can choose a date at their convenience during a booking process. Otherwise, you can choose one after checkout and voucher redemption.
When giving as a gift, your recipient can choose a date at their convenience during a booking process. Otherwise, you can choose one after checkout and voucher redemption.
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The experience offers several options, check yours above
- The workshop ends with green tea and a traditional Kyoto sweet
Meeting point
We meet in the lobby of Hotel Granvia on the 2nd floor of Kyoto Station. You will easily be able to recognize me since I will be wearing the clothing of a Zen Buddhist cleric.
Return details
We meet in the lobby of Hotel Granvia on the 2nd floor of Kyoto Station. You will easily be able to recognize me since I will be wearing the clothing of a Zen Buddhist cleric.
The private Zen meditation hall is located a five minute bus/taxi ride from Kyoto Station, near Nishi Honganji temple, in a traditional Kyoto home (machiya). The activity includes a thorough 90 minute introduction to both the theory and practice of Zen meditation, emphasizing the proper posture for the Zen form of "mindfulness" meditation. The introduction is followed by the opportunity to experience a combination of two 20 minute periods of seated meditation (zazen) interspersed with 10 minutes of walking meditation (kinhin). Zen meditation can be performed using either the traditional lotus or half lotus postures or, alternatively, on a chair for those who find this more comfortable. The key elements of Zen meditation are breath and mind control, using the proper posture. The activity ends with 30 minutes for tea and a traditional Kyoto sweet, both included in the price. Any questions that participants may have can be asked at this time. The goal of this activity is for participants to feel confident, should they wish, to continue to meditate on their own, understanding both how to meditate within the Zen tradition as well as its purpose.
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Zen Meditation for Life in Kyoto
$129.88
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
01
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You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
02
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We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
03
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Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!