An Invitation to Zazen

Zazen is an opportunity to reflect on oneself.

This time, over a two-night, three-day retreat starting on Friday, we will guide you into the world of Zazen, covering everything from the basics—such as posture and etiquette—to lectures on Zen philosophy and koans, as well as a Zen cultural experience (details to be confirmed).

Why not use this November’s introductory session as a starting point to move on from our regular zazen sessions (Saturdays and Sundays) to our monthly retreat? We look forward to welcoming everyone who is ready to take that first step.

Event Overview:

　Dates: Friday, November 20, 2026 (evening) through Sunday, November 22 (morning)

　Location: Kōhō-in Temple (Rinzai School, Tenryū-ji Branch), Nakano Ward, Tokyo

　Capacity: 5 people

　Target Audience: Those who have participated in a zazen session and wish to explore it further

　　　　・Those who would like to take this opportunity to participate in a meditation retreat

　Membership Fee: We ask for a donation of approximately 15,000 yen.

　Applications: Deadline October 18, 2026

　　　　If you would like to participate, please visit our website atContact FormPlease let us know if you have used our service. We will contact those who notify us with further details.

　・We also have rooms reserved exclusively for women, so please feel at ease.

　・Please be aware that daily life during this period will be as simple as that in a monastery.

　・For participants joining from overseas, we will provide an English speaker, though the support may not be comprehensive.