A relaxing, and refreshing, yet informative day, gradually going deeper into mindful meditation practice. The day will start by meeting at Tofukuji Station. This 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, […]
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. We will begin the day visiting some small yet serene and gorgeous temples in the Sennyuji temple complex. We will learn some […]
When Kukai, the founder of Esoteric Buddhism in Japan, returned to Kyoto with new teachings, Jingoji was his first temple of residence. Well before Kukai founded the now-famous UNESCO heritage sites of Toji and Koyasan, he began teaching at this more remote mountain temple. It's soothing river just outside the grounds and the stone stairs […]
Hike in the mountains north of Arashiyama, Kyoto in a mountain gorge toward the beautiful Kuya Falls, a sacred waterfall on the remote grounds of an Eight Dragon King Shrine. We will practice numerous contemplative exercises on the way, learning about the origins of these hidden natural wonders as ancient contemplative spaces for mountain ascetics […]
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. We will begin the day visiting some small yet serene and gorgeous temples in the Sennyuji temple complex. We will learn some […]
A relaxing, and refreshing, yet informative day, gradually going deeper into mindful meditation practice. The day will start by meeting at Tofukuji Station. This 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, […]
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. Proceeds from retreat will help maintain the primary venue, Gosha […]
A scenic and relaxing days wondering through the quiet areas of Uji, matcha capital of the world. Learning the history and background of how that tea developed in Japan, and its relationship to Buddhism and meditation. We will explore a few of the more quiet temples and shrines of the city as well, learning some […]
Start the New Year right, letting go of all stress and baggage of 2025, while refreshing your spirit and mind for 2026. The day will start by meeting at Tofukuji Station. This 1-day retreat experience will begin with a contemplative walk together through a quiet yet beautiful temple complex and see some special Buddhist statues, […]
Reiki is a growing energy work and healing practice with roots in esoteric Japanese traditions. During this tour, we will explore the origins and practices of reiki in some of the places where it began and spread, along with the beautiful surroundings of those areas. Whether you just are curious about this tradition or experienced […]
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。 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。
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。 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。 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。
