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Deep experience within the essence of Zen and food

Duration :: 3h
Period :: All year
No. of participants :: Min. 2 persons /Max. 8 persons

Easy-to-understand explanations of the “Zen of the Sea“, the monks rotation system and Wajima lacquerware. The senses are sharpened through authentic experiences of Zen meditation and Zen meal.

English guidance through this spiritual journey
Experience Gyohatsu, a typical Zen meal prepared by the monks
Tea and dialogue with the monks
Receive an authentic lacquerware as present, as would typically be received by training monks

Soji-ji Ancestor Temple

Together with Eiheiji Temple, it was the head temple of the Soto sect of Zen Buddhism. Most of the temple buildings were destroyed by fire in 1898, and the head temple was then moved to Tsurumi in Yokohama. Soji-ji has been partly rebuilt to its original form, and change its name to Soji-ji Soin (Soji-ji ancestor temple)

Information

Duration	3 hours
Meeting & Ending point	Soji-ji Ancestor Temple
Period	All year
No. of participants	Min. 2 persons /Max. 8 persons
Schedule	10:30 Meet at Soji-ji Ancestor Temple Walk around the temple while listening to Mr. Goppelt’s explanations. 11:00 Zazen time Experience zazen under the guidance of Mr. Goppelt. 11:30 Experience Gyohatsu, a typical Zen meal prepared by the monks 13:00 Tea and conversation Conversation open to your questions, while enjoying tea and sweets