The first experience of meditation at a Buddhist temple. (Medicinal dishes included)
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Meditation is said to relieve stress and soothe the body and mind through its focus on breathing and relaxation. The female monks will provide gentle guidance on the practice, eliminating any need to worry even for those who have never meditated. Visitors can also tour the main hall of Fukushoji Temple, reconstructed 200 years ago under the guidance of the temple priestess, and learn about the way to offer prayers in Buddhist temples. The meditation experience includes a careful explanation of the correct posture, breathing techniques and more. After the meditation, there is also a lunch of healing vegetarian shojin-ryori cuisine. Visitors can also try their hands at "eating meditation," as a type they can put into practice in their regular lives. Opening oneself to the senses and focusing on food grants an opportunity for realization to blossom within the self.
Photos
Touring the Fukushoji Temple main hall
Preparing the Fukushoji Temple main hall
The meditation experience
The meditation experience
Listening to an explanation of "eating meditation"
A lunch of healing shojin-ryori
Trying eating meditation
Information
- Minimum Number of Passengers
- 2
- Maximum Capacity
- 5
- Participation Restrictions
- 12 years of age or older. However, persons age 18 or under must be accompanied by a guardian (who pays the experience fee as well).
- Meeting and Exchange Areas
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Fukushoji Temple
21 Oidani, Hoji, Fukuchiyama City, Kyoto Prefecture 620-0002 - Open Period
- Year-round
- Tour Schedule
- Meet up at Fukushoji Temple , followed by reception and guidance to main hall > Meditation activity > Lunch (medicinal vegetarian Buddhist meal) > Experience ends
- Required Time
- Duration: Around 2.5 hours
- Provision of Meals
- Meals are provided
- Open to meal requests
- Vegetarian options available (The vegetarian Buddhist meal [shojin-ryori] does not use animal products, green onions, chives, garlic, onions or rakkyo [Chinese scallions])
- Universal accessibility
- Visitors will be seated on tatami mats for meditation and dining, but seats are also available.
- Parking
- Please use a paid parking lot in the vicinity.
- Notes
- Be sure to wear clothing that is easy to move in. Please contact us separately if you will need pick-up or drop-off services. The guide and instructor will explain everything with an emphasis on your safety in order to prevent accidents during each activity. Please be sure to follow their instructions. The business operator is not liable for injuries, damages, or other losses caused due to participant behavior.
- Related websites
- https://www.kitairo.jp/experience/event02/
This basic information is current at the time of publication and is subject to change.
Please check the official website for the latest information.
