Zazen experience at the historic Zen temple Gyokushoji, and mindfulness is a hot topic
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- 798225
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Gyokushoji of the Soto sect (Zen sect) was built as a family temple in the first year of Kyotoku (1452) by Higo Shugoku (Tamekuni), the 20th head of the Kikuchi family, on a hill with a panoramic view of Kikuchi City. In addition to the graves of Prince Tamekuni and the 21st Shigetomo (Shigetomo), the temple houses the “bell” re-cast in 1496, which is designated as a cultural property designated by Kumamoto Prefecture, the “bonbell” re-cast in 1789, the statue of 16 Arhats, and the flat plaque “Shinji” of the 8th Prince Narishige (Narishige) of the Hosokawa Domain, etc., and is loved by the community as a historic temple.
This time, in addition to talking about the connection between the Kikuchi family and the Soto sect (Zen sect) Gyokushoji, you will experience valuable programs leading to popular mindfulness such as zazen, meditation, and breathing exercises.
Ticket Information
Adults
¥4,000More Information
Reservation Deadline
The start of the experience Up to 5 daysbefore
What's included in the experience
① Zazen experience (You can also experience it barefoot or in a chair. The content is easy to understand using text, and can be done at home)
② Tea fee after the zazen experience
What is not included in the experience
① Transportation expenses to the site
Precautions
（重要）お葬式等の仏事を優先するため、体験前日であっても中止になる場合があります。
What you need
Clothes that make it easy to bend your legs and fit comfortably around your stomach
Cancellation Policy
| 14Hoursbefore | 100% |
|---|---|
| 1Days14Hoursbefore | 50% |
Information
13:50 Meet at Gyokushoji (378-1 Gyokushoji, Kikuchi-shi, Kumamoto-ken)
14:00 to 14:30 A story about “The Kikuchi Family and Zen”
14:30 to 15:30 Zazen session and mindfulness experience
15:30 to 16:00 Questions and answers while having tea
Vendor Information
菊池観光協会