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Zen meditation & tea chats event at the traditional zen temple in Minowa. This is not a religious solicitation but a retreat. Just sitting down(you can sit on a chair) on the ground to do meditation in sophisticated atmosphere. and after that, talking with the monk in casual setting. Japanese & Non-Japanese speaker can join it all together. A interpreter will help you understand what the monk says.- Duration: 90 min
- Fee: 10,000 JPY
- Timetable:
01
Temple Introduction
15 min
A brief guided introduction to the temple and how to spend time respectfully in the space.
02
Changing & Restroom
5 min
Changing into samue if requested and short restroom break.
03
Zazen Lecture
10 min
A short introduction and guidance on posture and breathing.
04
Zazen Session 1
10 min
First sitting — begin with simple awareness of posture and breath.
05
Break
5 min
Short intermission.
06
Zazen Session 2
10 min
Second sitting — settle, reset, and deepen the experience.
07
Matcha & Sweets
10 min
Enjoy matcha and traditional sweets and wind down after zazen.
08
Conversation & Q&A
20 min
Dialogue and Q&A — share reflections and ask anything about the experience.
09
Closing / Photo
5 min
Wrap up and take commemorative photos to conclude the visit.
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台東区三ノ輪, 東京都台東区三ノ輪１丁目１−１,Taito, Taito City, Japan
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