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SUMMARY:1-Day retreat tour: Secret Waterfalls of Fushimi Inari and Serene Sennyuji
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. \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: taxes\, and entree fees. When registering\, please alert us to any feed allergies or dietary restrictions. \nHowever\, please bring a bento-type lunch for our picnic along the way.\n(If you would like to register a group of 3 or more\, feel free to inquire about group discounts!) \n \n \n \n \n 
URL:https://inwardjapan.com/event/1-day-retreat-tour-secret-waterfalls-of-fushimi-inari-and-serene-sennyuji/
CATEGORIES:Mountain Hiking and Healing,Retreat Tour
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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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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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