Zen meditation sessions are held.
Sit quietly and refresh your mind and body.
About our temple
Daihonzan Eiheiji Betsuin Hoanden Gokokuin is a branch temple of Daihonzan Eiheiji, the head temple of the Sōtō sect, located in Higashi Ward, Nagoya City. At our temple, zazen instruction is provided by Unsui (ascetic monk) from Eiheiji, allowing you to sit quietly and refresh your mind and body. At our Zen meditation sessions held on the second and fourth Saturdays of every month, easy-to-understand instruction is provided even for beginners, allowing you to escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life and experience a deep sense of peace and concentration. Please come and experience a chance to regain balance in your mind and body.
What is Zazen?
Zazen is a traditional sitting meditation method in Zen Buddhism. Its purpose is to calm the mind and gain a deeper understanding of one's true nature. The word "zazen" means "sitting meditation" in Japanese.
Basic steps
1. Posture
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Sit on a cushion called a zafu and cross your legs.
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Straighten your back, place your hands on your knees, and lightly touch your thumbs together.
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Eyes half open and gaze downward without focusing on any particular object.
2. Breathing
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Breathe slowly and deeply through your nose.
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Focus on your breathing and maintain a natural rhythm.
3. Mindset
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Clear your mind of distracting thoughts and just focus on sitting.
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Even if a thought comes to mind, you don't get caught up in it, but let it flow naturally.
Zazen has a positive effect on your physical and mental health, reducing stress and improving your ability to concentrate. We offer Zazen instruction that anyone can participate in with peace of mind, from beginners to experienced practitioners. Please come and experience it to improve your peace of mind and ability to concentrate.
About Zen Meditation
Zazen instruction will be given by an Unsui (ascetic monk) from Eiheiji Temple.
Sit quietly and refresh your mind and body.
[Zen Meditation Session]
Every second and fourth Saturdays of the month, 15:00 to 16:30
Participation fee: 500 yen
{First-time participants: 1,000 yen (with zazen instruction for first-time participants only)}
*First-time attendees will be given zazen instruction, so please arrive 30 minutes early.
*Please wear loose-fitting clothes that are loose around the knees.
Reception opens 30 minutes before the session, so please arrive with plenty of time.
Temple Information
Access
Access by train
6 minutes walk west from Exit 1 of "Kurumamichi Station" on the Sakuradori Subway Line
Access by bus
3 minutes walk west from the "Suitousaki" stop of the city bus
Access by car
1 minute drive east from "Ogawa" intersection on National Route 19
*There is a parking lot, so please use it.