What’s happening at Dairyuji?

Upcoming and Past Events. Come and Visit Us!

Ryujinsai Ceremony

Ryujinsai Ceremony

Ryujin-sai ceremony is held annually at Dairyuji on January 17th to pray for an auspicious year.

Gretchen MiuraJanuary 18, 2023

Fall 2022 Mindfulness Retreat

Fall 2022 Mindfulness Retreat

Our fall 2022 was held this past weekend with a wonderful group of people from all over the world.

Gretchen MiuraNovember 7, 2022

Odori to Taiko / Dance and Drum

Odori to Taiko / Dance and Drum

Transformative Dance and Taiko collaboration will be held at Dairyuji, November, 5th, 2022.

Gretchen MiuraOctober 13, 2022

Mindfulness Retreat

Mindfulness Retreat

Dairyuji Mindfulness Retreat Dates are set! Friday, November 4th - Sunday, November 6th, 2022.

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FREE GRIEF SUPPORT CONTENT

FREE GRIEF SUPPORT CONTENT

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Lighthouse Circle 5 Days of Free Content

Lighthouse Circle 5 Days of Free Content

Gretchen MiuraAugust 29, 2022

EVERGREEN Self Paced Grief Support

EVERGREEN Self Paced Grief Support

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In Praise of Zen Art Show at The Tatami Museum in Fukui

In Praise of Zen Art Show at The Tatami Museum in Fukui

Gretchen MiuraNovember 17, 2021

Dairyuji Art Show Opening 大龍寺アート展示会オープニング

Dairyuji Art Show Opening 大龍寺アート展示会オープニング

Gretchen MiuraNovember 14, 2021

Lighthouse Circle Grief Support Community

Lighthouse Circle Grief Support Community

Gretchen MiuraSeptember 8, 2021

PHOTO CONTEST

PHOTO CONTEST

秋の男鹿大龍寺」フォトコンテスト！Dairyuji Temple in Autumn PHOTO CONTEST

Gretchen MiuraSeptember 30, 2019

Your adventure starts with the journey to get here

Your adventure starts with the journey to get here

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Namahage Cultural Museum - an excursion during the retreat that never fails to thrill

Namahage Cultural Museum - an excursion during the retreat that never fails to thrill

Our retreat takes you on a cultural and historical journey that is sure to get your heart pumping.

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Would you like to stay here? Sleep at Dairyuji Temple

Would you like to stay here? Sleep at Dairyuji Temple

It’s not everyday you get to stay in a temple with an 800 year history

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Eating at a zen buddhist retreat

Eating at a zen buddhist retreat

What will we eat at the retreat?

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Let me tell you about the weather at Dairyuji Temple

Let me tell you about the weather at Dairyuji Temple

Fall comes early with a spectacular splash of color. Spring unfolds slowly. Learn more about what to expect from the weather at Dairyuji and how to pack whatever season you visit.

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All About Oga

All About Oga

Our area of Japan is most beautiful place ever!

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Reconnect with yourself this Fall

Reconnect with yourself this Fall

If you're curious about life in a working Buddhist temple or are looking for ways to rebalance, we think you'll enjoy our retreat.

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What is Mindfulness and Zazen Meditation?

What is Mindfulness and Zazen Meditation?

“In the beginner’s mind there are many possibilities; in the expert’s mind there are few.”

— SHUNRYU SUZUKI

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Who are the folks behind Dairyuji Temple Retreats?

Who are the folks behind Dairyuji Temple Retreats?

Earlier this summer I was honored to be interviewed by my Alma Mater, Santa Clara University for the Santa Clara Magazine.

Gretchen MiuraSeptember 9, 2019