April Zazen Meditation Schedule

April Zazen Schedule

Discover the serenity of zazen meditation at Dairyuji in Oga, Japan! Join us every Thursday morning from 6:30 - 7:00 am for a free and beginner friendly session, followed by sutra chanting. @dairyuji_oga

WHEN:
Thursday mornings
• 6:15am: Doors open
• 6:30 - 7:00am: Zazen Meditation
• 7:00 - 7:10am: Sutra Chanting
• April ~ October (August off)

WHERE:
• Dairyuji Temple in Oga, Japan @dairyuji_oga
• Ten minute walk from Oga train station
• Parking available
• Enter through main entrance with red stairs. • Zendo is in the Rakusuitei room overlooking the garden.

WHAT:
• Zazen meditation is essential to Zen.
• It’s a form of meditation that allows your mind and thoughts to flow freely without attachment.

LANGUAGE:
• Japanese and English

OTHER DETAILS:

This is FREE to anyone and everyone. Please share with friends and family. You are welcome to leave after meditation if you don’t want to stay for chanting. You can come every week or just once. Reservations are not needed. If you are traveling through Akita, please stop by!

Beginners are welcome! We have meditation cushions available for use. You can also use a chair if you prefer.

Keno (head priest) and Kai (novice priest) will alternate guiding the meditations.

We hope to see you here!

Meditation is an amazing practice that helps create a deeper sense of peace and harmony within yourself. There is, however, no pressure to be good at meditating. There is no goal beyond simply sitting.