Kyoto Zen Meditation & Garden Tour at a Zen Temple

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  • Experience Zen meditation experience at one of the five major Zen temples in Kyoto
  • Get insights into how to practice zazen or Zen meditation from a local guide
  • Enjoy the Zen garden (Dry landscape garden) with a guide's commentary and feel the tranquility
  • Enjoy traditional Buddist meal historically served by Zen monks at Zen temple
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What comes to mind when you think of Zen? Before engaging in Zen meditation, a local guide will lead you to a garden where you can immerse yourself in the essence of Zen.

“Zen” is an inherently esoteric Buddhist concept, even for the Japanese. While the word “Zen” may conjure thoughts of Zen meditation, this tour will initially guide you to a garden imbued with Zen principles. Amidst the tranquil setting of the Zen garden, a local guide will provide you with fundamental information on how to appreciate both the garden and the practice of Zen meditation." Visit Tofukuji Zen Temple, one of the five Great Zen Temples in Kyoto, and partake in a Zen meditation experience.

After admiring the Zen garden, we will proceed to Tofukuji Temple, one of the five great Zen temples in Kyoto.

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temple
temple
"Zen" is an inherently esoteric Buddhist concept, even for the Japanese
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walking
walking
This tour will initially guide you to a garden imbued with Zen principles
tea
tea
tea
Tea ceremony
temple
temple
temple
Amidst the tranquil setting of the Zen garden, a local guide will provide you with fundamental information on how to appreciate both the garden and the practice of Zen meditation
temple
temple
temple
lunch
The lunch served on this tour is Sho-jin vegan, historically consumed by Zen monks
temple
garden
Visit Japanese garden and temple to feel more about zen!
food
The traditional cuisine emphasizes the use of vegetables, mushrooms, and seaweed. Dashi-fish broth is used for some dishes, and a bit of dairy is used in a dish
Japanese house
food
Meditation
Meditation
Meditation
One of the five Great Zen Temples in Kyoto, and partake in a Zen meditation experience
garden
garden
garden
eating
eating
eating

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