Come enjoy some super healthy raw vegan cafe food and drinks at Kiko's Pop-up cafe. Jishin will lead a few short meditations, and also share a little about their own research and experience with the benefits and pitfalls of mindfulness from ethical perspectives. We will have open dialog, conversations, and Q&A on that and other […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
