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Schedule for Overnight Retreats in May and June 2025
March 11, 2025
Experience Serenity and Tradition: Zen Meditation Retreats in Kyoto Immerse yourself in the timeless beauty and tranquility of Kyoto with our exclusive Zen meditation retreats, designed for travelers seeking inner peace and cultural enrichment. Hosted at historic Shunkoin Temple nestled in the he
Online Zen Meditation Session in English: Topic for This Weekend “Now” Sept. 4th/5th
August 31, 2021
Topic of this Weekend: Now Thank you so much for joining our session last weekend. The theme was "Let's talk about Zen as a whole again". We've been discussing about various topics, like Buddhist notions of liberty, freedom, well-being, etc. But like Aristotle said, "the
Aug.28th/29th Online Zen Meditation & Philosophy Session in English
August 23, 2021
Please join our online Zen meditation and philosophy session in English with Rev. Takafumi Zenryu Kawakami (75 min.) https://zenaug2829.peatix.com/ Small group and more direct conversations with participants. Our topic is different each time. It depends on the current situations and participan
This Weekend: Online Zen Meditation and Philosophy Session in English
May 26, 2021
Please join our online Zen meditation and philosophy session in English with Rev. Takafumi Zenryu Kawakami (75 min.) https://zenmay2930.peatix.com/ Small group and more direct conversations with participants. Our topic is different each time. It depends on the current situations and participan
Online Zen Meditation and Philosophy Session in English with Reverend Takafumi Zenryu Kawakami
April 28, 2021
Please join our online Zen meditation and philosophy session in English with Rev. Takafumi Zenryu Kawakami. https://zenmay8th9th.peatix.com/ Small group and more direct conversations with participants. Our topic is different each time. It depends on the current situations and participants' con
the Art of Zen:Online Zen Meditation and Philosophy Session in English with Reverend Takafumi Zenryu Kawakami
April 20, 2021
Please join the Art of Zen: Online Zen Meditation and Philosophy Session with Rev. Takafumi Zenryu Kawakami (75 min.) https://zenapril2425.peatix.com Small group and more direct conversations with participants. Our topic is different each time. It depends on the current situations and particip
the Art of Zen: Online Zen Meditation & Philosophy Session in English
April 12, 2021
Thank you so much for joining the last session. We've briefly discussed the meaning of pain during the session. But this is a very significant topic we can discuss further because we are currently looking for convenience and comfort in every aspect of our lives. But is that okay? The next Art of
Art of Zen: Online Zen meditation and philosophy session in English
April 9, 2021
Our next online Zen meditation and philosophy session in English, "the Art of Zen (https://zenapril10and11th.peatix.com/) " will be offered on April 10th at 3:00 PM PDT (San Francisco) April 10th at 6:00 PM EDT (New York) April 10th at 23:00 / 11:00PM GMT (London) April 11th at 0:00 / 0:00AM C
Online Zen Meditation, Self-Compassion, and Self-Cultivation Sessions by Rev. Takafumi Kawakami
May 7, 2020
Rev. Takafumi Kawakami started offering his online "Zen, Self-Compassion, and Self-Cultivation Programs". Please follow his Peatix page to keep yourself updated for upcoming meditation sessions and lectures about Buddhism, self-compassion, and self-cultivation. https://zenwithtakakawakami.peat
Our Webinar on March 15th is Available as On-demand
March 15, 2020
We just fished the first webinar of our series on Zen Buddhism and it's practice. Today's topic was "no-self" and "anti-intellecturalism" in Zen Buddhism. Those who couldn't join the live webinar. The video is available as on-demand. Please go to the link bellow and watch the seminar. h