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NOTE:

If you are U.S. residents, please check the following. So, you will be able to register for these experiences through Peatix. 

Starting July 26, 2024, if you set your country of residence to the United States in your account settings, you will see the US-specific Peatix page.

Users residing in the United States cannot view previously ordered tickets or event pages for events held in other countries.

Additionally, they cannot view or order tickets for newly listed events held in other countries.

Thus, the Peatix links mentioned here may not work if you are in the U.S.

To view or order tickets for events in other countries, users residing in the United States must go to the U.S.- specific Peatix page (https://peatix.com) first. Then please sign in to the Peatix U.S. page and change your country of residence in your  account settings to a country other than the United States.

 Please check the link below to learn how to change your country of residence in your Peatix account. 

https://help-attendee.peatix.com/en/support/solutions/articles/44002540319–country-settings

Kissako Zen and Tea Experiecne:

January, 2025

• Jan. 7th 10:00 ~ 12:00 (https://kissako-en-jan7th2025.peatix.com/)
• Jan. 9th 10:00~12:00 (https://kissako-en-jan9th2025.peatix.com/)
• Jan. 10th 10:00~12:00 (https://kissako-jan10th2025.peatix.com/)
• Jan. 12th 14:00 ~ 16:00 (https://afternoonkissakojan12th2025.peatix.com/)
• Jan. 19th 10:00~12:00 (https://kissako-jan19th2025.peatix.com/)
• Jan. 19th 14:00 – 16:00 (https://afternoonkissakojan19th2025.peatix.com/)
• Jan. 24th 14:00 – 16:00 (https://kissako-en-jan24th2025.peatix.com/)

February, 2025

• Feb. 2nd 10:00 ~ 12:00 (https://kissako-feb2nd2025.peatix.com/)
• Feb. 16th 10:00 ~12:00 (https://kissako-en-feb16th2025.peatix.com/)
• Feb. 16th 14:00~16:00 (https://aftenoonkissako-feb16th2025.peatix.com/)
• Feb. 23rd 10:00 ~ 12:00 (https://kissako-en-feb23rd2025.peatix.com/)

※Due to the restoration work, we are offering our experiences/sessions on the limited dates in January, February and March, 2025 .  Sorry for this inconvenience.

Kissako Zen and Tea Exprience in English

Every Kissako Experience is led by Rev. Takafumi Kawakami.

This program is design to train your five senses and to deepen the understanding of Zen practice and philosophy by using various meditation techniques and traditional utensils handmade by the craftspeople in Kyoto.

Also, Rev. Kawakami discusses Zen Buddhist philosophy with various philosophical traditions and modern science.

• Cold infused tea preparation using utensils from Asahiyaki, Kaikado, and Kannami Tsuji.
• 20 minutes of zazen meditation
• Five-sense tea drinking
• 20 minutes of nanso meditation (a technique used by the Priest Hakuin Ekaku that incorporates body scanning and self-compassion).
• Dharma talk
• Guided tour of garden and prayer hall.

Maximun capacity: 10 people

Private Kissako experiences are also available for groups of 8-10 people. Please inquire.

120 minutes

Dress code:

• Socks are required.
• Short skirts are not recommended.

Cancellation Policy

• You will be charged 50% of the total fee as your cancellation fee if you fail to notify us about the change or cancellation of your reservation at least 10 days in advance from your reserved date.
• You will be charged 100% of the total fee as your cancellation fee if you fail to notifyus about the change or cancellation of your reservation at least a week in advance from your reserved date.

Overnight Retreats

• Nov. 29th- 30th(SOLD OUT): https://retreat-shunkoin-nov29th30th2024.peatix.com/

You can also check the details on the following link.

Overnight Retreat Schedule for September, October, and November 2024

※Currently we are getting a large number of requests for our private sessions (the Way of Zen Special Zen Experiences). However, if you are interested in we can add your names and contact info on  our waiting lists.