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Sagano Line: 12min. from Kyoto Stn. , get off at Hanazono Stn.(4th stn.)
Taizo-in is 5min. walk from Hanazono Stn.

BY BUS:
We have several bus services from highlights in Kyoto.
Please get off at Myoshinji-mae or Myoshinji Kitamon-mae bus stops.

From Kyoto Station
Taizoin Map
At Myoshinji
Myoshinji
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Entrance Fees
General (No guidance): 500 Yen; Children (under 15 years old):300 Yen Special Viewing (with English Guidance/30min. Only groups of more than 10 persons): 1,000 Yen
*Please note that English tours require reservation

Experiencing Zen
One Day Experience: 7,500 Yen (incl. Meditation, Calligraphy, Tea Experiences, Zen lunch box and English guided temple tour)
No credit card or travelers check can be accepted. Japanese Yen only please.

Reservations required
This tour will be held 2days/week, from 9am to 1pm.
Please note that the tour is limited to adults (over 15 years old) and
there is a maximum of 30 people per day.

For further details, or for enquiries about vacancy, please check the reservation form..

No credit card or travelers check can be accepted. Japanese Yen only please.

Tours will begin from July 2007
]]> Visiting Taizoin http://www.taizoin.com/en/taizoin.phpindex.php?itemid=17 Sat, 27 Jan 2007 21:37:34 +0900 http://www.taizoin.com/en/taizoin.phpindex.php?itemid=16 accomodations There is temple accomodation and some hotels in the area around Taizo-in temple. If you are interested in Zen and our culture, we highly recommend a stay there.

They are all located within 5min walk from our temple. For details, please contact them directly.

Daishin-in (Zen temple accomodation) *They speak Japansese only
tel +81-75-461-5714
Tohrin-in (Zen temple accomodation) *They speak Japansese only
tel +81-75-463-1334
Hanazono Kaikan (Hotel)
tel +81-75-461-6857]]> Experience Zen http://www.taizoin.com/en/taizoin.phpindex.php?itemid=16 Sat, 27 Jan 2007 21:36:05 +0900 http://www.taizoin.com/en/taizoin.phpindex.php?itemid=15 ShodoCalligraphy is essential to the world of Zen. In Japan there are many types of calligraphy which are written by brushes dipped in sumi ink, but in the Zen world this art is called “bokuseki” and it is completely different from mere calligraphy. Brush and ink boldly and dynamically express words that have deep significance in Zen teachings. Calligraphy is an important and indispensable element for traditional Japanese temples and homes.

You can experience the traditional world of calligraphy at Taizo-in by actually writing with your own hand. Beginners need not worry, for we offer instruction in the very basics. We have prepared examples of calligraphy from which you can practice, and once you get used to the brush, you will be able to write Chinese characters on an actual shikishi (a square card of fine paper upon which bokuseki are usually written). You can bring home your finished work together with a special Japanese mount; it will surely make a memorable souvenir.
]]> Experience Zen http://www.taizoin.com/en/taizoin.phpindex.php?itemid=15 Sat, 27 Jan 2007 21:35:29 +0900 http://www.taizoin.com/en/taizoin.phpindex.php?itemid=14 Shojinryori
Shojin ryori — vegetarian temple food
Shojin ryori is not just simple vegetarian cooking; it holds at its core the heart and spirit of Zen. No animal products are used, nor are vegetables with strong flavors. Instead, an abundance of seasonal vegetables are employed, and methods have been devised to waste as little as possible. Shojin ryori is often described as “eating time and effort,” since its preparation requires long hours of labor and special care. Please take your time to enjoy this special cuisine while gazing out upon the beautiful garden at Taizo-in.
]]> Experience Zen http://www.taizoin.com/en/taizoin.phpindex.php?itemid=14 Sat, 27 Jan 2007 21:35:07 +0900 http://www.taizoin.com/en/taizoin.phpindex.php?itemid=13 macchaTea and Zen have an inseparable relationship. As in the phrase “chazenichimi” (“The taste of tea and Zen are one and the same ”), the tea ceremony was influenced by ascetic Zen practice, and conversely, various aspects of the tea ceremony have been incorporated into Zen. It takes much time and special utensils to seriously practice the tea ceremony, so at Taizo-in we offer a brief explanation of the history and the relationship between the tea ceremony and Zen, as well as the chance to actually have green tea (maccha) and learn the basics of how to drink it. Of course we will also provide Japanese traditional sweets. So please take a break from your sightseeing and drop in to partake of some tea.]]> Experience Zen http://www.taizoin.com/en/taizoin.phpindex.php?itemid=13 Sat, 27 Jan 2007 21:34:46 +0900 http://www.taizoin.com/en/taizoin.phpindex.php?itemid=12 ZazenKyoto is the center of Zen culture. For those of you who have chosen to try zazen in Kyoto, it is sure to be a very special experience. Silence, simplicity, tradition, formality— to practice zazen surrounded by such things is an opportunity that can be found nowhere else.

The original and ultimate purpose of Zen is to attain enlightenment (satori). This is not the sole purpose however; nor is the purpose to stand the pain of sitting for a long time or experience the ascetic practice of being hit with the keisaku stick. The purpose of zazen is to sit quietly and calm your mind. For modern people the most indispensable thing is to sit quietly and calmly, but in reality this is very difficult. By sitting deliberately surrounded by the nature and culture of this place, we hope you all will achieve deep peace in both body and mind.

-If you are a beginner, we will make sure to provide a basic, easy-to-understand explanation of the meaning, purpose, and methods of zazen. Zazen is usually practiced in a seated position on the floor, however we can provide a chair if you have a bad knee or cannot fold your legs. The purpose of zazen is not to be able to sit with your legs crossed, so it is still possible to practice seated in a chair.

-For beginners, we will try zazen for about 15 to 20 minutes, so that they will not have to bare much pain. Then we will take participants on an English speaking tour of the temple treasures and garden. The course takes one and a half hours altogether.

-When participating in zazen, it is recommended to wear comfortable clothing. (We suggest avoiding clothes of stiff material such as jeans and skirts). If you do not have the right clothing, we can lend you something suitable, so please don’t hesitate to ask.
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Kanou-kai
kannoukai
The opening of cherry blossoms makes news in Japan. There is no other tree that is more important, and its blossoms indicate the true arrival of spring. At the Kanou-kai, you can enjoy to the utmost the lovely, proudly blossoming weeping cherry trees (shidarezakura), together with the fresh green leaves (shinryoku), beautiful flowers, and spring breeze.

Kangetsu-kai
kangetsukai
It is a Japanese custom to appreciate one of the early autumn full moons that come either in September or October, also known as the “harvest moon.” At the Kangetsu-kai in Taizo-in we can enjoy the beautiful full moon and illuminated garden while savoring vegetarian temple cuisine (shojin ryori), which makes use of an abundance of seasonal vegetables.

Kanpu-kai
kanpukai
The red color of maple trees is symbolic of autumn in Japan. At Taizo-in we can see them lit up in the night darkness, their colors brilliantly ablaze, while enjoying shojin ryori and truly experiencing the distinct charms of autumn in Japan.
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