A Private Zazen Experience Suitable for Beginners and Family
What You Will Gain from This Tour
1. Receive direct guidance in English from a Zen monk.
2. Learn the essence of Zen easily through a visually guided explanation.
3. Gain insights into the Samurai spirit through the practice of Zen.
Direct Instruction in English by Monks Our company's close proximity to Denchuji Temple enables direct instruction in English by the monks.
Chair Zazen is also Available Chair zazen is available for those unable to sit cross-legged, including children or those with physical limitations. Please inform us in advance if you wish to try Chair Zazen.
Highlights
1 hour and 30 minutes
Offered in German (Deutsch) & 4 Others
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
1 hour and 30 minutes
Offered in German (Deutsch) & 4 Others
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Chair Zazen is Also Available
Multilingual local guide (English / French / German / Spanish)
Flexible tour planning in English
The Zazen (Zen meditation) experience was guided in English by a monk at Denchuji Temple
Lunch
Dinner
Private Zen Meditation in English in Shinjuku, Tokyo
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A Private Zazen Experience Suitable for Beginners and Family
What You Will Gain from This Tour
1. Receive direct guidance in English from a Zen monk.
2. Learn the essence of Zen easily through a visually guided explanation.
3. Gain insights into the Samurai spirit through the practice of Zen.
Direct Instruction in English by Monks Our company's close proximity to Denchuji Temple enables direct instruction in English by the monks.
Chair Zazen is also Available Chair zazen is available for those unable to sit cross-legged, including children or those with physical limitations. Please inform us in advance if you wish to try Chair Zazen.
Highlights
1 hour and 30 minutes
Offered in German (Deutsch) & 4 Others
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
1 hour and 30 minutes
Offered in German (Deutsch) & 4 Others
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Chair Zazen is Also Available
Multilingual local guide (English / French / German / Spanish)
Flexible tour planning in English
The Zazen (Zen meditation) experience was guided in English by a monk at Denchuji Temple
Lunch
Dinner
Itinerary
Zazen meditation at Denchuji Temple in Shinjuku, Tokyo. Suitable for Beginners and Family. Established in 1628, Denchuji Temple is a historic Soto Zen temple whose name appears on maps from the early Edo period. Named by Tokugawa Iemitsu, the third shogun of the Edo shogunate, Denchuji Temple has been known for its zazen practice since 1640.
Deep Connection with the Soto School's Head Temple Eiheiji The former head priest of Denchuji Temple was Zen Master Hata Egyoku. He served as the 76th chief priest at Eiheiji Temple in Fukui Prefecture, a head temple of the Soto school. This connection makes Denchuji Temple a significant place for conveying the essence of Soto Zen meditation.
