Zazen

Zazen practice is conducted in the same manner as zazen practice in a monastery. The unique feature of Tesshu Zenkai is that those who wish to participate in zazen meetings on a continuous basis are given Koan by the master, which they can work on in order to enhance their practice.
Of course, first-timers are also welcome.

Friday night zazen meetings, Saturday zazen meetings, and Sunday zen talk meetings are held.

Schedule

Tesshu Zen Meeting Schedule

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Saturday Morning Zazen

Saturday Zazen

Every Saturday morning, except February and August, from 8:00 a.m., zazen (two 30-minute sessions), kyoseki, calligraphy, tea ceremony, and cleaning are held.

　Schedule　

7:45 AM: Simple Meditation (Sitting Meditation)
08:00 Zazen
8:20 a.m. Zazen / Bell Ringing
8:50 a.m. Lecture (Presentation)
09:30 Calligraphy, tea ceremony
10:00 Work practice, tea gathering
Ends at 10:30

For First Time Users

Please arrive no later than 7:30 a.m. for a 30-minute orientation before the start of the program so that first-time participants can feel at ease.

Please wear comfortable, relaxed clothing. There is nothing in particular that you need to bring.

After the zazen session, there will be time for questions and exchange of ideas, so please feel free to ask any questions you may have.

If you are attending Zazenkai for the first time, please contact us in advance by e-mail. (There may be a delay in our reply, but we look forward to seeing you there.)

friday night zazen

Friday evening zazen

Zazen (two 30-minute sessions), sutra reading, and tea ceremony are held every Friday night at 7:00 p.m. except February and August.

Schedule

6:45 PM: Simple Meditation (Seated Meditation)
19:00 Zazen
7:30 PM Zazen
8:00 PM Zazen / Ringing of the Bell
8:20 p.m. Chanting of sutras
8:30 PM Tea Ceremony

For First Time Users

Why not try a little zazen on your way home from work? We welcome anyone who can’t make it to the Saturday zazen session, as well as first-timers.

If you are a first time participant, please contact us by e-mail. (Although there may be a delay in our reply,we look forward to your participation)

intensive zazen session

Sesshin

The third Wednesday through Sunday of each month is designated as the sesshin period, during which time the participants stay overnight and engage in ascetic practice.
On weekdays, participants will travel from our dojo—located near Shinjuku—to their respective workplaces. While this program is primarily intended for those who have been given a koan, others are also welcome to participate. Please attend a few zazen sessions first, and then contact us to discuss your participation and apply. (Please note, however, that participation may not be possible depending on circumstances.)

sunday dharma talk

Sunday Zen Talks

Once a month, on a Sunday.
A brief zazen instruction, Dharma talk by the master, and tea ceremony will start your activities of the week.

On Sunday mornings at the beginning of the week, why not refresh your mind and body with light zazen and a Dharma talk, followed by 15 minutes of zazen and a 30-minute Zen talk by the abbot, followed by a tea party.

Schedule