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SUMMARY:Clinical Meditation Certificate Program and Retreat
DESCRIPTION:Based on the Japanese clinical meditation program developed by Rev. Oshita Daien through nearly 40 years of work in applying meditation in clinical settings\, we now offer an English version of the program. \nOshita Daien’s innovative system organizes myriad world meditation styles into four categories. So that rather than a one-size-fits-all application of meditation to needs of a patient or individual\, meditation types can be better adapted to fit a person’s needs. \nThis is a very involved training program with 4 phases: \n1) Application: Applicants submit detailed essays about their experience and intentions for joining such a program. Through the essays and an online interview\, we will try to ensure this truly is the right program for you and be able to adapt certain aspects of it to fit your own professional needs. \n2) Preliminary Remote/Online Training: Once you begin the program\, you have access to a variety of readings and videos that introduce various parts of the 4 meditation categories\, explain their background\, and sample video meditations to follow. You will practice the different styles yourself and write journals about your journey with the practices\, and reflections about how you think they can apply to your own life and work. \n3) One Week Training Retreat: All participants from the cohort will gather at the monastery in Japan for an intensive week-long retreat. You get to stay at a 1000+ year old expansive mountain top temple complex\, Hida Senkoji. We will have numerous in-person meditations together\, along with dialogs about the practice and its application in different settings. the last portion of the week will also include role-playing activities when you will guide meditations for others in various conditions. The feedback from these exercises\, along with follow-up advising and discussions\, will help refine both your own capacity to help others through a meditative practice\, and also help us reflect on our own meditation experiences in more depth. \n4) After returning home\, you will begin some practice with applying these methods with friends\, colleagues\, and others you know. You will submit further journals about your experience\, and we will join you for online reflection and feedback about your experiences and any issues that arise. After accumulating 15 hours of leadership experience\, and submitting all required journals\, you will qualify for the initial certification. \nCertification: After completing requirements for all stages of the program\, we will issue your Clinical Meditation Teacher Level 1 certificate. \nIncluded in costs are:\n– All communications\, consultations\, and training before and after the retreat (includes bilingual Clinical Meditation Introductory book\, other readings\, and 40-day program with numerous videos)\n– Room\, board\, and all training during the retreat (please note that as a retreat\, food is lighter on purpose: 2 main meals plus snacks will be available; also please ensure we are aware of any allergies or dietary needs).\n– Certificate at end of program \nAbout Oshita Daien: Oshita Daien now has more than 3 decades working in and transforming hospitals and hospices in Japan. He opened one of Japan’s first university chaplaincy programs\, created a public spiritual care training program\, created the clinical meditation system and training program\, and has authored or co-authored over 15 books. He ordained as a Shingon Buddhist priest in Japan\, but also trained as a Theravada Buddhist monk in Sri Lanka. He then worked as a researcher at Kyoto University\, studying meditation traditions around the world as well as psychology and care. He became the abbot of Hida Senkoji Temple for many years and a Maha-Acharya (high ranking priest)\, before recently passing on abbot duties of the temple. \nAbout Jishin Michon: Jishin is also ordained in the Shingon tradition\, but previously trained in Theravada and Zen\, as well as ordaining as an interfaith minister. Jishin received a MDiv in Buddhist chaplaincy and a PhD in cultures and histories of religion\, while researching Japanese innovations in spiritual care. Jishin teaches part-time at Ryukoku University\, leads retreats through Inward Journeys Japan\, and is editor of A Thousand Hands: How to Care for Your Buddhist Community and Refuge in the Storm: Buddhist Voices in Crisis Care. \nAbout Hida Senkoji Temple (retreat site): A beautiful\, expansive and historic temple located on the edge of the Japanese Alps in Gifu Prefecture. The mountain top temple includes a forested pilgrimage route\, numerous temple buildings and important cultural properties\, and stunning mountain views. The temple also features the World Harmony Meditation Center\, especially used for retreats and clinical meditation trainings. One of its most famous historical inhabitants was Enku\, a Buddhist priest who traveled Japan hundreds of years ago visiting and caring for thousands of disaster victims. He is known to have carved many thousands of small Buddha statues to give to such people\, and numerous famous old statues are still preserved at Hida Senkoji today. \n \n \n[images of Global Peace Meditation Center located at Hida Senkoji Temple\, and a center for training in Clinical Meditation] \n   \n[images of an Enku Buddha carving at Senkoji Temple\, one of the famous temple trees\, and some of the temple grounds] \n \n[Rev. Jishin leading a prayer and reflection at a disaster site in Northern Japan] \n 
URL:https://inwardjapan.com/event/clinical-meditation-certificate-program-and-retreat/
CATEGORIES:Clinical Meditation,Retreat
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260606T123000
DTSTAMP:20260528T101723Z
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SUMMARY:Half-day Meditation Retreat: Compassion for body\, mind\, and world
DESCRIPTION:Spend the morning treating your body and mind right. We will begin with some basic relaxation meditations\, but as the day goes on\, you will learn a variety of compassion meditations\, beginning with more self-compassion and release\, gradually working with group compassion meditations for the world. \nLearning a few compassion based meditations through the course of the morning\, and working through them with a small group\, can be perfect treat for your body and mind 😉 Also\, through the meditations and discussions that follow\, you can hopefully learn some tools for both meditation and human interaction to take into your daily life. \nProceeds from retreat will help maintain the primary venue\, Gosha Shrine (smaller temples and shrines need support to survive\, as they don’t receive the donations that bigger more popular places do) As both a beautiful\, sacred place to host the retreat\, and a place that needs more visitors\, IJJ aims to support mutual beneficial connections like this. [For an optional extra 5\,000 yen\, we can also add a waterfall meditation on site at the end of the retreat]. \nTea\, coffee and snacks also included. \n  \nFor Anyone interested in adding “Taki-gyo” waterfall meditation at the end of the retreat\, please inquire. \n  \nRetreat leader: Jishin is ordained in the Shingon Buddhist tradition\, but previously also trained at temples in Thailand\, Taiwan\, and Korea. Jishin has taught meditation for more than 20 years and also eared his PhD\, researching meditation applied to healthy care and compassion. \n      \n{images of host shrine for the retreat} \nFor inquiries\, contact:  \nMinimum participation age: 15\nDiscounts available for students\, groups of 3 or more: please inquire. \nNOTE: Venue will be at Gosha Shrine\, but we will meet just outside Tofukuji Station and head there together.
URL:https://inwardjapan.com/event/1-day-meditation-retreat-compassion-for-body-mind-and-world-4/
CATEGORIES:Retreat
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260515T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260515T123000
DTSTAMP:20260505T082446Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260505T082446Z
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SUMMARY:Morning Meditation Retreat at Secluded Shrine
DESCRIPTION:Spend the morning in a quiet calm and magical area of Kyoto\, hidden away from the crowds. We will practice a few forms of meditation throughout the morning to both relax and revitalize as Spring begins to flourish around Kyoto. Being in a quiet\, hidden shrine with the sounds of a waterfall and birds in the background help set the mood of the space\, as you are guided through a series of deep relaxation and kindness meditations. Whether you are new to meditation or very experienced\, this morning retreat can offer adaptations to fit you. \nWe will meet at Tofukuji Station at 8am\, and walk together from there to Gosh-no-Taki Shrine. You will also receive a short behind-the-scenes tour of the shrine with areas the public does not get to see. \nFees from the meditation also support repairs at the shrine \n \n  \nMeditation Guide: A Shingon Buddhist Priest\, who previously trained extensively in Zen and Thai Forest traditions. “Jishin” has about 20 years experience guiding meditations. With a PhD in culture and history of religions\, and experience teaching in several universities around the world\, Jishin has both the academic and insider understandings of Buddhism and Japanese religion. Previously a researcher at Tohoku University and Ryukoku University on Buddhist chaplaincy\, Jishin wrote about and volunteered in disaster and crisis care. Their books include Refuge in the Storm: Buddhist Voices in Crisis Care and A Thousand Hands: A Guidebook to Caring for your Buddhist Community. Jishin was also certified as a Clinical Meditation Teacher. \nFor Questions and Inquiries\, feel free to contact: \n \nOPTIONAL ADDITION: For an extra donation to the shrine\, those interested may also try “Taki-gyo” (waterfall meditation) after the retreat period. Taki-gyo is a about a 1300 year-old meditation tradition in Japan that involves chanting meditation while standing under a waterfall. The shrine will provide special clothing\, laundry service and a warm shower\, while Jishin will provide instructions. Please mention if you are interested in adding this unique experience.
URL:https://inwardjapan.com/event/morning-meditation-retreat-at-secluded-shrine-3/
CATEGORIES:Retreat
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260417T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260417T120000
DTSTAMP:20260305T074741Z
CREATED:20260305T074714Z
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SUMMARY:Morning Meditation Retreat at Secluded Shrine
DESCRIPTION:Spend the morning in a quiet calm and magical area of Kyoto\, hidden away from the crowds. We will practice a few forms of meditation throughout the morning to both relax and revitalize as Spring begins to flourish around Kyoto. Whether you are new to meditation or very experienced\, this morning retreat can offer adaptations to fit you. \n \nWe will meet at Tofukuji Station at 8am\, and walk together from there to Gosh-no-Taki Shrine. \nMeditation Guide: A Shingon Buddhist Priest\, who previously trained extensively in Zen and Thai Forest traditions. “Jishin” has about 20 years experience guiding meditations. With a PhD in culture and history of religions\, and experience teaching in several universities around the world\, Jishin has both the academic and insider understandings of Buddhism and Japanese religion. Previously a researcher at Tohoku University and Ryukoku University on Buddhist chaplaincy\, Jishin wrote about and volunteered in disaster and crisis care. Their books include Refuge in the Storm: Buddhist Voices in Crisis Care and A Thousand Hands: A Guidebook to Caring for your Buddhist Community. Jishin was also certified as a Clinical Meditation Teacher. \nFor Questions and Inquiries\, feel free to contact: \n \nOPTIONAL ADDITION: For an extra donation to the shrine\, those interested may also try “Taki-gyo” (waterfall meditation) after the retreat period. Taki-gyo is a about a 1300 year-old meditation tradition in Japan that involves chanting meditation while standing under a waterfall. The shrine will provide special clothing\, laundry service and a warm shower\, while Jishin will provide instructions. Please mention if you are interested in adding this unique experience.
URL:https://inwardjapan.com/event/morning-meditation-retreat-at-secluded-shrine/
LOCATION:Tofukuji Sation\, 東山区本町12-224\, Kyoto\, Kyoto\, 605-0981\, Japan
CATEGORIES:Retreat
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260317T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260317T120000
DTSTAMP:20260305T074726Z
CREATED:20260305T074726Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260305T074726Z
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SUMMARY:Morning Meditation Retreat at Secluded Shrine
DESCRIPTION:Spend the morning in a quiet calm and magical area of Kyoto\, hidden away from the crowds. We will practice a few forms of meditation throughout the morning to both relax and revitalize as Spring begins to flourish around Kyoto. Whether you are new to meditation or very experienced\, this morning retreat can offer adaptations to fit you. \n \nWe will meet at Tofukuji Station at 8am\, and walk together from there to Gosh-no-Taki Shrine. \nMeditation Guide: A Shingon Buddhist Priest\, who previously trained extensively in Zen and Thai Forest traditions. “Jishin” has about 20 years experience guiding meditations. With a PhD in culture and history of religions\, and experience teaching in several universities around the world\, Jishin has both the academic and insider understandings of Buddhism and Japanese religion. Previously a researcher at Tohoku University and Ryukoku University on Buddhist chaplaincy\, Jishin wrote about and volunteered in disaster and crisis care. Their books include Refuge in the Storm: Buddhist Voices in Crisis Care and A Thousand Hands: A Guidebook to Caring for your Buddhist Community. Jishin was also certified as a Clinical Meditation Teacher. \nFor Questions and Inquiries\, feel free to contact: \n \nOPTIONAL ADDITION: For an extra donation to the shrine\, those interested may also try “Taki-gyo” (waterfall meditation) after the retreat period. Taki-gyo is a about a 1300 year-old meditation tradition in Japan that involves chanting meditation while standing under a waterfall. The shrine will provide special clothing\, laundry service and a warm shower\, while Jishin will provide instructions. Please mention if you are interested in adding this unique experience.
URL:https://inwardjapan.com/event/morning-meditation-retreat-at-secluded-shrine-2/
LOCATION:Tofukuji Sation\, 東山区本町12-224\, Kyoto\, Kyoto\, 605-0981\, Japan
CATEGORIES:Retreat
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260215T133000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260215T170000
DTSTAMP:20260131T065027Z
CREATED:20260131T063550Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260131T065027Z
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SUMMARY:京都の秘境神社で半日慈しみ瞑想リトリート
DESCRIPTION:美しく静かで自然豊かな神社で行われる冬のリトリートはバレンタインデーの週末に自分にも世界にも慈しみをテーマとしています。様々な瞑想法を学びながら、リラックスし、リフレッシュし、セルフケアも世界への慈悲や慈しみを新たな気持ちで過ごせるように心を整えます。 \n五社大明神の一室で行われ、リトリートの費用は五社大明神の修復活動にも充てられます。 \n五社大明神は京都の奥まった場所、伏見稲荷大社の裏手にあります。 \n  \n集合場所：東福寺駅東口 \n瞑想指導者：ミシャン慈心（宗教学博士、真言宗の阿闍梨、修験道の先達、20年以上瞑想指導）
URL:https://inwardjapan.com/event/%e4%ba%ac%e9%83%bd%e3%81%ae%e7%a7%98%e5%a2%83%e7%a5%9e%e7%a4%be%e3%81%a7%e5%8d%8a%e6%97%a5%e6%85%88%e3%81%97%e3%81%bf%e7%9e%91%e6%83%b3%e3%83%aa%e3%83%88%e3%83%aa%e3%83%bc%e3%83%88/
LOCATION:Tofukuji Sation\, 東山区本町12-224\, Kyoto\, Kyoto\, 605-0981\, Japan
CATEGORIES:Retreat
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260125T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260125T160000
DTSTAMP:20251214T104526Z
CREATED:20251214T102429Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251214T104526Z
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SUMMARY:京都の秘境神社で瞑想リトリート
DESCRIPTION:美しく静かで自然豊かな神社で行われる冬のリトリートは１年のはじまりに心身を浄化することをテーマとしています。様々な瞑想法を学びながら、リラックスし、リフレッシュし、今年一年を新たな気持ちで過ごせるように心を整えます。 \n五社大明神の一室で行われ、リトリートの費用は五社大明神の修復活動にも充てられます。 \n五社大明神は京都の奥まった場所、伏見稲荷大社の裏手にあります。
URL:https://inwardjapan.com/event/%e4%ba%ac%e9%83%bd%e3%81%ae%e7%a7%98%e5%a2%83%e7%a5%9e%e7%a4%be%e3%81%a7%e7%9e%91%e6%83%b3%e3%83%aa%e3%83%88%e3%83%aa%e3%83%bc%e3%83%88/
CATEGORIES:Retreat
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260124T091500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260124T153000
DTSTAMP:20251214T111945Z
CREATED:20251214T094230Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251214T111945Z
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SUMMARY:京都の裏側名所を巡るリトリートツアーと瞑想体験
DESCRIPTION:このツアーでは、京都の主要な観光地から少し離れた秘境のような寺社をご案内いたします。泉涌寺周辺、伏見稲荷大社の裏参道、そして隠れた滝行スポットを散策します。 \n泉涌寺の歴史深い名所をご案内します。密教の瞑想について学び、阿字観を体験。その後、近くの隠れて美しい神社を巡り、境内の休憩所で昼食をとります。昼食後は、伏見稲荷大社の奥まった自然歩道を散策。山の奥には人影が少なく、多くの滝行の名所を見学することができます。
URL:https://inwardjapan.com/event/%e4%ba%ac%e9%83%bd%e3%81%ae%e8%a3%8f%e5%81%b4%e5%90%8d%e6%89%80%e3%82%92%e5%b7%a1%e3%82%8b%e3%83%aa%e3%83%88%e3%83%aa%e3%83%bc%e3%83%88%e3%83%84%e3%82%a2%e3%83%bc%e3%81%a8%e7%9e%91%e6%83%b3%e4%bd%93/
CATEGORIES:Retreat
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260104T083000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260104T163000
DTSTAMP:20251214T070200Z
CREATED:20250608T082827Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251214T070200Z
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SUMMARY:1-day New Year Meditation Retreat
DESCRIPTION:Start the New Year right\, letting go of all stress and baggage of 2025\, while refreshing your spirit and mind for 2026. \nThe day will start by meeting at Tofukuji Station. \nThis 1-day retreat experience will begin with a contemplative walk together through a quiet yet beautiful temple complex and see some special Buddhist statues\, while we introduce ourselves to each other\, and while we go over some basics of the theory behind mindfulness practices. We will then go to our host shrine\, the small yet incredibly scenic Gosha Daimyojin Shrine\, tucked into a part of town\, hidden behind the Fushimi Inari mountain. We will spend most of the day at a private meditation room within the shrine. [funds from the retreat support maintenance of the shrine] \nThe guided meditations through the day will help us gradually relax more and more\, as we also increase our awareness and concentration. In between\, we will have time for questions and discussion as well. \nYou will have the opportunity to release many aspects of stress or tension from the previous year\, and prepare your mind with a fresh and renewed sense for the new year! \nRetreat leader: “Jishin” has taught meditation for more than 20 years\, practicing at temples in Thailand\, Taiwan\, Korea\, and Japan. He is ordained in the Japanese Shingon tradition and also holds a PhD with a focus on Buddhist Studies. Jishin has published and spoken around the world on the application of meditation to care in modern times. \nLunch\, tea\, and snacks included \n 
URL:https://inwardjapan.com/event/1-day-meditation-retreat/
CATEGORIES:Retreat
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251223T083000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251223T160000
DTSTAMP:20251124T080400Z
CREATED:20251124T080400Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251124T080400Z
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SUMMARY:1-day Meditation Retreat: Compassion for body\, mind\, and world
DESCRIPTION:Spend the day treating your body and mind right. We will begin with some relaxation meditations\, but as the day goes on\, you will learn a variety of compassion meditations\, beginning with more self-compassion and release\, gradually working with group compassion meditations for the world. \nProceeds from retreat will help maintain the primary venue\, Gosha Shrine (smaller temples and shrines need support to survive\, as they don’t receive the donations that bigger more popular places do) As both a beautiful\, sacred place to host the retreat\, and a place that needs more visitors\, IJJ aims to support mutual beneficial connections like this. [For an optional extra 5\,000 yen\, we can also add a waterfall meditation on site at the end of the retreat]. \nLunch\, tea\, coffee and snacks through the day also included. \nLearning several compassion based meditations through the course of the day\, and working through them with a small group\, you will come out of the day feeling refreshed and revitalized\, ready to start anew in 2025. A perfect treat for your body and mind 😉 \nRetreat leader: Jishin is ordained in the Shingon Buddhist tradition\, but previously also trained at temples in Thailand\, Taiwan\, and Korea. Jishin has taught meditation for more than 20 years and also eared his PhD\, researching meditation applied to healthy care and compassion. \n      \n{images of host shrine for the retreat} \nFor inquiries\, contact:  \nMinimum participation age: 15\nDiscounts available for students\, groups of 3 or more\, and Kyoto locals: please inquire \nNOTE: Venue will be at Gosha Shrine\, but we will meet just outside Tofukuji Station and head there together.
URL:https://inwardjapan.com/event/1-day-meditation-retreat-compassion-for-body-mind-and-world-3/
CATEGORIES:Compassionate Care and Deep Listening,Retreat
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251222T083000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251222T160000
DTSTAMP:20251124T080241Z
CREATED:20251124T071656Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251124T080241Z
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SUMMARY:1-Day Deep Relaxation and Mindfulness Retreat
DESCRIPTION:A relaxing\, and refreshing\, yet informative day\, gradually going deeper into mindful meditation practice. \nThe day will start by meeting at Tofukuji Station. \nThis unique 1-day retreat experience will begin with a contemplative walk together through a quiet yet beautiful temple complex and see some special Buddhist statues\, while we introduce ourselves to each other\, and while we go over some basics of the theory behind mindfulness practices. We will then go to our host shrine\, the small yet incredibly scenic Gosha Daimyojin Shrine\, tucked into a part of town\, hidden behind the Fushimi Inari mountain. We will spend most of the day at a private meditation room within the shrine. [funds from the retreat support maintenance of the shrine] \nThe guided meditations through the day will help us gradually relax more and more\, as we also increase our awareness and concentration. In between\, we will have time for questions and discussion as well. \nRetreat leader: “Jishin” has taught meditation for more than 20 years\, practicing at temples in Thailand\, Taiwan\, Korea\, and Japan. He is ordained in the Japanese Shingon tradition and also holds a PhD with a focus on Buddhist Studies. Jishin has published and spoken around the world on the application of meditation to care in modern times. \nLunch\, tea\, and snacks included \n      \n{images of host shrine for the retreat} \nOptional addition [additional ¥3\,000]: Waterfall Meditation – the Gosha shrine includes a beautiful waterfall grotto for the traditional Japanese practice of “takigyo\,” meaning waterfall meditation. If anyone would like to close the day with this practice the shrine will provide the special clothing and laundry service\, with extra tea service. Jishin will provide the instruction and chanting. This is not for everyone\, but can be a very unique experience as very few locations offer this unique practice. \n \n  \nFor Inquiries\, contact:  \n  \nMinimum participation age: 15\nDiscounts available for groups of 3 or more\, students\, and Kyoto locals: please inquire
URL:https://inwardjapan.com/event/1-day-deep-relaxation-and-mindfulness-retreat/
CATEGORIES:Retreat,The Varieties of Mindful Experience
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251126T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251126T160000
DTSTAMP:20251117T083425Z
CREATED:20241201T103908Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251117T083425Z
UID:791-1764149400-1764172800@inwardjapan.com
SUMMARY:1-Day Deep Relaxation and Mindfulness Retreat
DESCRIPTION:A relaxing\, and refreshing\, yet informative day\, gradually going deeper into mindful meditation practice. \nThe day will start by meeting at Tofukuji Station. \nThis unique 1-day retreat experience will begin with a contemplative walk together through a quiet yet beautiful temple complex and see some special Buddhist statues\, while we introduce ourselves to each other\, and while we go over some basics of the theory behind mindfulness practices. We will then go to our host shrine\, the small yet incredibly scenic Gosha Daimyojin Shrine\, tucked into a part of town\, hidden behind the Fushimi Inari mountain. We will spend most of the day at a private meditation room within the shrine. [funds from the retreat support maintenance of the shrine] \nThe guided meditations through the day will help us gradually relax more and more\, as we also increase our awareness and concentration. In between\, we will have time for questions and discussion as well. \nRetreat leader: “Jishin” has taught meditation for more than 20 years\, practicing at temples in Thailand\, Taiwan\, Korea\, and Japan. He is ordained in the Japanese Shingon tradition and also holds a PhD with a focus on Buddhist Studies. Jishin has published and spoken around the world on the application of meditation to care in modern times. \nLunch\, tea\, and snacks included \nOptional addition [additional ¥3\,000]: Waterfall Meditation – the Gosha shrine includes a beautiful waterfall grotto for the traditional Japanese practice of “takigyo\,” meaning waterfall meditation. If anyone would like to close the day with this practice the shrine will provide the special clothing and laundry service\, with extra tea service. Jishin will provide the instruction and chanting. This is not for everyone\, but can be a very unique experience as very few locations offer this unique practice. \n \n  \nFor Inquiries\, contact:  \n  \nMinimum participation age: 15\nDiscounts available for groups of 3 or more\, students\, and Kyoto locals: please inquire
URL:https://inwardjapan.com/event/1-day-mindfulness-retreat-and-workshop/
LOCATION:Tofukuji Sation\, 東山区本町12-224\, Kyoto\, Kyoto\, 605-0981\, Japan
CATEGORIES:Retreat,The Varieties of Mindful Experience
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251115T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251115T153000
DTSTAMP:20251109T115915Z
CREATED:20250814T040546Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251109T115915Z
UID:938-1763197200-1763220600@inwardjapan.com
SUMMARY:1-Day retreat tour: Meditation at Sennyuji and the Secret Waterfalls of Fushimi Inari
DESCRIPTION:This contemplative tour takes you through beautiful back-road temples and shrines\, before heading into the hidden mountain trails behind Fushimi Inari Shrine\, mixed with meditation sessions in quiet\, serene areas without the tourists. \nWe will begin the day visiting some small yet serene and gorgeous temples in the Sennyuji temple complex. We will learn some background about the historic statues and the key place of those teachings in the development of Buddhist meditation in Japan. We will also see some famous Japanese garden views in one of the remote temples\, where the serenity invites contemplative introspection. \nMeditation rooms are available in some temple spaces\, while in another\, we will practice a mini-walking meditation pilgrimage after learning about some of the Japanese pilgrimage traditions. \nThe tour continues with hidden back-mountain shrines\, each offering a special mystique. Some of these areas are used for a traditional Japanese spiritual tradition of “taki-gyo” or “waterfall meditation.” We will have some meditation sessions and lunch in a typically off-limits shrine room. \nThe trails will ultimately lead us around the back\, less-traveled paths of Fushimi Inari Shrine\, learning how this special famous shrine grew and developed\, and the roles it plays in Japanese spirituality. You may try out the Taki-gyo experience for an extra 1000 yen! (special clothing will be provided). \nThe variety of environments you can see within a single part of the day should leave a lasting impression\, and alongside the practices we do in these spaces\, hopefully deep inspiration as well. \nMeeting Place: Tofukuji Station \nFor questions\, contact us at:  \nnote: listed cost includes plant-based lunch\, taxes\, and entree fees. When registering\, please alert us to any feed allergies or dietary restrictions.\n(If you would like to register a group of 3 or more\, feel free to inquire about group discounts!)
URL:https://inwardjapan.com/event/1-day-retreat-tour-meditation-at-sennyuji-and-the-secret-waterfalls-of-fushimi-inari-5/
CATEGORIES:Retreat,Retreat Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251025T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251105T160000
DTSTAMP:20251104T085749Z
CREATED:20241224T091549Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251104T085749Z
UID:799-1761384600-1762358400@inwardjapan.com
SUMMARY:1-day Meditation Retreat: Compassion for body\, mind\, and world
DESCRIPTION:Spend the day treating your body and mind right. We will begin with some relaxation meditations\, but as the day goes on\, you will learn a variety of compassion meditations\, beginning with more self-compassion and release\, gradually working with group compassion meditations for the world. \nProceeds from retreat will help maintain the primary venue\, Gosha Shrine (smaller temples and shrines need support to survive\, as they don’t receive the donations that bigger more popular places do) As both a beautiful\, sacred place to host the retreat\, and a place that needs more visitors\, IJJ aims to support mutual beneficial connections like this. [For an optional extra 5\,000 yen\, we can also add a waterfall meditation on site at the end of the retreat]. \nSpecial Organic Buddhist Vegetarian lunch included! Tea\, coffee and snacks through the day also included. \nLearning several compassion based meditations through the course of the day\, and working through them with a small group\, you will come out of the day feeling refreshed and revitalized\, ready to start anew in 2025. A perfect treat for your body and mind in the new year 😉 \nRetreat leader: Jishin is ordained in the Shingon Buddhist tradition\, but previously also trained at temples in Thailand\, Taiwan\, and Korea. Jishin has taught meditation for more than 20 years and also eared his PhD\, researching meditation applied to healthy care and compassion. \nFor inquiries\, contact:  \nMinimum participation age: 15\nDiscounts available for students\, groups of 3 or more\, and Kyoto locals: please inquire \nNOTE: Venue will be at Gosha Shrine\, but we will meet just outside Tofukuji Station and head there together.
URL:https://inwardjapan.com/event/1-day-meditation-retreat-compassion-for-body-mind-and-world/
LOCATION:Tofukuji Sation\, 東山区本町12-224\, Kyoto\, Kyoto\, 605-0981\, Japan
CATEGORIES:Retreat
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250810T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250810T153000
DTSTAMP:20250721T065136Z
CREATED:20250721T064857Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250721T065136Z
UID:891-1754812800-1754839800@inwardjapan.com
SUMMARY:1-Day retreat tour: Meditation at Sennyuji and the Secret Waterfalls of Fushimi Inari
DESCRIPTION:This contemplative tour takes you through beautiful back-road temples and shrines\, before heading into the hidden mountain trails behind Fushimi Inari Shrine\, mixed with meditation sessions in quiet\, serene areas without the tourists. \nWe will begin the day visiting some small yet serene and gorgeous temples in the Sennyuji temple complex. We will learn some background about the historic statues and the key place of those teachings in the development of Buddhist meditation in Japan. We will also see some famous Japanese garden views in one of the remote temples\, where the serenity invites contemplative introspection. \nMeditation rooms are available in some temple spaces\, while in another\, we will practice a mini-walking meditation pilgrimage after learning about some of the Japanese pilgrimage traditions. \nThe tour continues with hidden back-mountain shrines\, each offering a special mystique. Some of these areas are used for a traditional Japanese spiritual tradition of “taki-gyo” or “waterfall meditation.” We will have some meditation sessions and lunch in a typically off-limits shrine room. \nThe trails will ultimately lead us around the back\, less-traveled paths of Fushimi Inari Shrine\, learning how this special famous shrine grew and developed\, and the roles it plays in Japanese spirituality. You may try out the Taki-gyo experience for an extra 1000 yen! (special clothing will be provided). \nThe variety of environments you can see within a single part of the day should leave a lasting impression\, and alongside the practices we do in these spaces\, hopefully deep inspiration as well. \nMeeting Place: Tofukuji Station \nFor questions\, contact us at:  \nnote: listed cost includes plant-based lunch\, taxes\, and entree fees. When registering\, please alert us to any feed allergies or dietary restrictions.\n{If you would like to register a group of 3 or more\, feel free to inquire about group discounts!}
URL:https://inwardjapan.com/event/1-day-retreat-tour-meditation-at-sennyuji-and-the-secret-waterfalls-of-fushimi-inari/
LOCATION:Tofukuji Station\, 東山区本町12-224\, Kyoto\, Kyoto\, 605-0981\, Japan
CATEGORIES:Retreat,Retreat Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250301T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250301T153000
DTSTAMP:20250301T043434Z
CREATED:20241201T101026Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250301T043434Z
UID:788-1740821400-1740843000@inwardjapan.com
SUMMARY:1-Day Deep Relaxation Meditation Retreat
DESCRIPTION:[Sorry – Registration closed] \nWind down for the start of the New Year with a day of guided meditation and relaxation. From morning through the afternoon\, we will spend a full day traversing through several guided meditation techniques to let go of any tension from the previous year and enter 2025 with a fresh mind and heart. From basic relaxation and breathing exercises to begin the day\, we will gradually move into deeper meditations as the day moves on. \nSitting meditations will alternate with moving meditations like light stretching and Tai Chi. There will also be ample time for reflection and questions. \nCome out feeling refreshed and renewed with a deeper understanding of yourself. \nOrganic Traditional Buddhist Vegetarian Lunch\, tea\, and snacks included\n \nRetreat leader: “Jishin” has taught meditation for more than 20 years\, practicing at temples in Thailand\, Taiwan\, Korea\, and Japan. He is ordained in the Japanese Shingon tradition and also holds a PhD with a focus on Buddhist Studies. Jishin has published and spoken around the world on the application of meditation to care in modern times. \nFor questions\, contact:  \n  \nMinimum participation age: 16
URL:https://inwardjapan.com/event/1-day-deep-relaxation-meditation-retreat/
LOCATION:Heijoin\, 14-8 Sagatenryuji Setogawacho\, Kyoto\, Kyoto\, 616-8376\, Japan
CATEGORIES:Retreat
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250226
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250227
DTSTAMP:20250126T040921Z
CREATED:20241103T090135Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250126T040921Z
UID:776-1740528000-1740614399@inwardjapan.com
SUMMARY:1-day Mindfulness Meditation Retreat
DESCRIPTION:This one day retreat will mix educational presentations about the traditional meanings of mindfulness in Buddhist traditions with guided meditations\, so you can put those teachings into practice. \nBy learning the different tools of mindfulness throughout the day\, you will be better able to find those practices that particularly suit you and your own mind\, also learning what different types of mindfulness might better fit your different states of mind. \nMixing in reflection sessions to deepen the group learning process\, you can come out of the day with deeper knowledge and wisdom on top of feeling relaxed\, refreshed\, and ready to go back into the world with renewed energy. \nOrganic Buddhist Vegetarian Lunch\, tea\, and snacks included! \nRetreat leader: Nathan Jishin Michon (“Jishin”) is ordained in the Shingon Buddhist tradition\, but previously also trained at temples in Thailand\, Taiwan\, and Korea. Jishin has taught meditation for more than 20 years and also eared his PhD\, researching meditation applied to healthy care and compassion. \n  \nCONTACT us for inquiries:
URL:https://inwardjapan.com/event/1-day-winter-compassion-meditation-retreat-2/
LOCATION:Heijoin\, 14-8 Sagatenryuji Setogawacho\, Kyoto\, Kyoto\, 616-8376\, Japan
CATEGORIES:Retreat
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250212T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250212T163000
DTSTAMP:20250126T035847Z
CREATED:20241224T092135Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250126T035847Z
UID:802-1739365200-1739377800@inwardjapan.com
SUMMARY:Half-day Meditation Retreat: Compassion for body\, mind\, and world
DESCRIPTION:Spend the day treating your body and mind right. We will mix light stretching and movement meditations with some relaxation meditations\, and some compassionate visualizations\, beginning with more self-compassion and release\, and finally ending the day with a group compassion meditation for the world. \nTea\, coffee and light snacks included. \nLearning several compassion based meditations through the course of the day\, and working through them with a small group\, you will come out of the day feeling refreshed and revitalized\, ready to start anew in 2025. A perfect treat for your body and mind in the new year 😉 \nRetreat leader: Jishin is ordained in the Shingon Buddhist tradition\, but previously also trained at temples in Thailand\, Taiwan\, and Korea. Jishin has taught meditation for more than 20 years and also eared his PhD\, researching meditation applied to healthy care and compassion. \nAlso assisting: Kana Asaoka – Ballerina since age 3 and current ballet teacher and certified bodywork expert\, also certified as a guide in Japan’s mountain spirituality tradition of Shugendo. She will help lead some of the stretches and moving meditations in between the sitting sessions. \nFor inquiries\, contact:  \n 
URL:https://inwardjapan.com/event/1-day-meditation-retreat-compassion-for-body-mind-and-world-2/
LOCATION:Heijoin\, 14-8 Sagatenryuji Setogawacho\, Kyoto\, Kyoto\, 616-8376\, Japan
CATEGORIES:Retreat
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250201T133000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250201T163000
DTSTAMP:20250126T035211Z
CREATED:20241103T090257Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250126T035211Z
UID:778-1738416600-1738427400@inwardjapan.com
SUMMARY:Half-day Mindfulness Meditation Retreat
DESCRIPTION:This half-day retreat will mix educational presentations about the traditional meanings of mindfulness in Buddhist traditions with guided meditations\, so you can put those teachings into practice. \nBy learning the different tools of mindfulness throughout the day\, you will be better able to find those practices that particularly suit you and your own mind\, also learning what different types of mindfulness might better fit your different states of mind. Beginners and advanced meditators are welcome. \nMixing in reflection sessions to deepen the group learning process\, you can come out of the day with deeper knowledge and wisdom on top of feeling relaxed\, refreshed\, and ready to go back into the world with renewed energy. \nTea\, and snacks included \nRetreat leader: Nathan Jishin Michon (“Jishin”) is ordained in the Shingon Buddhist tradition\, but previously also trained at temples in Thailand\, Taiwan\, and Korea. Jishin has taught meditation for more than 20 years and also eared his PhD\, researching meditation applied to healthy care and compassion. \n  \nCONTACT us for inquiries:
URL:https://inwardjapan.com/event/1-day-winter-compassion-meditation-retreat-3/
LOCATION:Heijoin\, 14-8 Sagatenryuji Setogawacho\, Kyoto\, Kyoto\, 616-8376\, Japan
CATEGORIES:Retreat
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