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

Zazen: Saturday Zazen Session, starting at 7:45 a.m.,zazen at nightFriday night zazen meeting from 6:45 p.m,Sesshin: Once a month, Wednesday night to Sunday morning,calligraphy: Last day of sesshin 09:00~,Zen talk: Sunday Zen Talk Session at 8:00 a.m., Calligraphy at 9:30 a.m.

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

To ensure that first-time participants feel comfortable, we will hold a roughly 30-minute orientation before the event begins, so please arrive by 7:15.

Please wear comfortable, loose-fitting clothing that allows you to move freely. There are no specific items you need to bring. (Please remove any jewelry, rings, watches, etc., before participating.)

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 this is your first time attending a zazen session, please contact us by email in advance. (Please note that our reply may be delayed, but please feel free to attend even if you do not receive a reply.)

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.

Why not refresh your mind and body with a light zazen session and a Dharma talk on Sunday morning? The session consists of about 15 minutes of zazen, followed by a 30-minute Dharma talk by the head priest, and concludes with a tea gathering.

Please note that the Zen calligraphy session will follow the Zen discussion session. If you are interested, please let us know. (There is a separate participation fee of 1,500 yen.)

Schedule