Of course, first-timers are also welcome.
(We welcome international visitors as well. Please note, however, that communication will generally be in Japanese.)
Friday night zazen meetings, Saturday zazen meetings, and Sunday zen talk meetings are held.
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 (Please note that the schedule is subject to change and some parts may be omitted due to temple administrative matters.)
- 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.)
(Please note that we generally provide support in Japanese.)
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. (Please note that the session is generally conducted in Japanese.)
If you are a first time participant, please contact us by e-mail. (Although there may be a delay in our reply,
Why not take a step back from your hectic daily life and spend four days stripping your mind and body down to the bare essentials?
On weekdays, I go to work from the dojo near Shinjuku and return to the dojo in the evening to sit in meditation. This “practice in the midst of daily life” is the very essence of the Tetsushu Zen Society.
While continuing to work, I engage in authentic koan and Zen meditation practice modeled after a specialized monastery; this is my life’s work, which allows me to reset myself once a month and regain my inner stability.
We look forward to welcoming those who are serious about engaging in self-reflection. Please start by attending one of our regular zazen sessions (Saturdays and Sundays).
(Announcement) We will be holding a three-day, two-night “Intensive Zen Workshop” in November as an “Introduction to Zazen.” Please see the link below for details.
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 includes 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 session will generally be conducted in Japanese.)
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
- 07:30 Brief explanation of sitting
- 8:00 a.m. 15-minute zazen
- 08:15 Dharma talk by priest for about 30 minutes
- 08:45 Tea Party