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Tokyo: Zen Meditation at a Private Temple with a Monk
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Overview
- Experience self-awareness and inner calm at a temple in Asakusa, Tokyo
- Explore a secret temple with a rich history spanning more than 400 years
- Gain insights into Zazen meditation, a central practice of Zen Buddhism
- Breathe rhythmically and use this opportunity to achieve a sense of peace
- End your experience with a tea ceremony and a discussion with the monk
Activity location
- Tokyo
- Tokyo, 東京都, Japan
Meeting/Redemption Point
- 2-chōme-1-13 Kotobuki, Taito City, Tokyo 111-0042, Japan | Meet in front of Family Mart, located in the Asakusa area, a 2-minute from Tawaramachi station (Ginza line). There are 2 branches in this area, so please make sure to go to the correct Family Mart.
- Taito City, Tokyo, Japan
What's included, what's not
- Zen experience
- Guide
- Entry to the temple
- Monk explanation
- Matcha tea
- Transportation
What you can expect
Experience Zen meditation at a hidden temple in Asakusa, Tokyo, with a history spanning over 400 years. Foster a deep connection with a monk, learn the secrets of Zazen practice, and participate in a matcha tea ceremony.
Step into a temple that is not open to the general public for an authentic experience accompanied by a guide. Learn briefly about Japanese culture and Zen. Then, listen to a lecture from a monk on the principles and techniques of Zazen (seated meditation), and get the opportunity to practice.
Unify your mind, confront yourself, and detach from ego and worldly concerns. Finally, experience a matcha tea ceremony and engage in a free talk with the monk. You can also capture photographs with the monk and within the temple, creating memories for a lifetime.
Location
Activity location
- Tokyo
- Tokyo, 東京都, Japan
Meeting/Redemption Point
- 2-chōme-1-13 Kotobuki, Taito City, Tokyo 111-0042, Japan | Meet in front of Family Mart, located in the Asakusa area, a 2-minute from Tawaramachi station (Ginza line). There are 2 branches in this area, so please make sure to go to the correct Family Mart.
- Taito City, Tokyo, Japan