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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 evening zazen sessions, Saturday zazen sessions, and Sunday Dharma talk meetings (scheduled to begin in 2025) are held.
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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.

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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.

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For First Time Users

How about Zazen after work or before going home? Those who cannot attend Saturday meetings and first-timers are also welcome.

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 are required to go out from the dojo to their respective workplaces. This is mainly for those who have been given a koan, but other people are also welcome to participate. Partial participation is also possible, so please consult with us.

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.

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