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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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SUMMARY:1-day retreat tour: 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. \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.” The 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. \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 taxes and entree fees
URL:https://inwardjapan.com/event/1-day-retreat-tour-sennyuji-and-the-secret-waterfalls-of-fushimi-inari-3/
LOCATION:Tofukuji Station\, 東山区本町12-224\, Kyoto\, Kyoto\, 605-0981\, Japan
CATEGORIES:Contemplative Tour,Mountain Hiking and Healing,Retreat Tour
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SUMMARY:Kuya Falls and the Mountain Rivers: A Day of Mountain Hiking and Healing
DESCRIPTION: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 through Japanese history. A day filled with immersing yourself in the magic of nature\, living with the traditions of centuries of contemplatives who came before. \nWe will have also hike to a beautiful spot on the river\, in the mountain gorge with flowing rapids for a picnic and sharing of our experiences. \nCONTACT us for inquiries:
URL:https://inwardjapan.com/event/kuya-falls-and-the-mountain-rivers-a-day-of-mountain-hiking-and-healing-2/
CATEGORIES:Mountain Hiking and Healing
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SUMMARY:1-day Temple Retreat & Tour: Ishiyamadera
DESCRIPTION:Just a short trip outside Kyoto\, visit the gorgeous and expansive 1300-year old temple famous for its large\, ethereal rock formations. The main building of the temple features architectural styles similar to the famous Kiyomizudera. Numerous gardens\, ponds\, and trails on the temple grounds make for a stunning visual journey. This temple is a part of one of Japan’s oldest and most famous pilgrimage routes\, all featuring statues of Kannon\, the Buddhist embodiment of perfect compassion. Ishiyamadera was also reportedly a setting that inspired the writing of “Tales of Genji\,” known as the world’s first novel\, and an important moment in women’s history; it’s author is honored in a couple places on the temple grounds. \nBesides learning some background that this temple played in Japan’s religious\, historical\, and cultural development\, guests will learn about the many symbols that dot the land and have a chance to practice various forms of moving\, standing\, and sitting meditations in the gazeebo\, near some of the sacred rock formations\, and around the various garden spaces. We will learn both some of the basic breathing and relaxation practices along with some compassion and seed-syllable vibration visualizations sacred to this temple’s background. \n  \nJoin us for this refreshing\, revitalizing\, and beautiful day in one of Japan’s hidden gems! \n  \nCONTACT us for inquiries:  \nMeeting place: Kyoto Station. \nnote: cost includes taxes and entree fees; Ishiyamadera’s policies do not allow us to post photos of the temple here\, so the featured photo is just a public tree. However\, I recommend using a search engine to see a sample of the many beautiful sites around the expansive temple grounds. \n  \n 
URL:https://inwardjapan.com/event/1-day-temple-retreat-tour-ishiyamadera-4/
LOCATION:ishiyamadera\, Otsu\, Shiga\, Japan
CATEGORIES:Contemplative Tour,Retreat Tour
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