Zen Meditation for Life - Kyoto Half Day Tour

As a resident of Japan for more than twenty-five years and an American-born, Zen Buddhist priest and scholar, it is my pleasure to introduce you to the theory and practice of Zen meditation. While Kyoto is rightly famous for its Zen temple gardens, large Zen monastic institutions and Zen-influenced arts, the heart of Zen is and remains the practice of meditation, for "Zen" literally means meditation. Given this, it is ironic there are so few opportunities for visitors to Kyoto to experience more than a brief introduction to Zen meditation in the course of visiting Zen temples, gardens, etc. Thus, this workshop is unique in offering the opportunity to have an in-depth introduction to both the theory and practice of meditation while seated on thick, black cushions (or chairs if needed). This allows participants to "taste Zen" through their own meditative experience. By the end of the workshop, participants will become confident in continuing to meditate on their own. There is also ample time to ask questions.