Spending Time In A Zen Temple |
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Spending Time In A Zen Temple |
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Oct 29 2012, 11:49 AM |
Being inspired by K1R's thread and what I recently read on this website -> http://www.zenguide.org, I decided that if I will ever afford it, I will go visit Japan and spend some time in a place such as this one:
Eiheiji was build in 1244 and is the main temples of the Soto school of Zen Buddhism. It is located deep in the mountains in Fukui prefecture, about 16 km from Fukui City. Its was founded by Zen Master Dogen Zenji who, after studying in China for several years, introduced Soto Zen to Japan in 1228. Eiheiji is the the headquarters of the Soto-shu Zen school and is still today an active monastery, with some 200 monks resides there and devote themselves to the strict Zazen practice. Eihei-ji is regarded as the most influential Zen temple in the world. Located in a 1000 year old cedar forest, the temple consist of over 70 inter-connected buildings of various sizes standing side by side surrounding the seven major buildings on the 330,000 square meters temple grounds. General public and foreign visitors are welcome to visit the temple and practice Zazen with the monks. They can also stay in Eiheiji and experience some of the ascetic disciplines of the monks. A one-night stay will be charged 8000 yen (roughly 80$ USD) and includes bath, dinner and evening meditation. If you are not afraid of embracing this routine for a few days, the four days and three nights intensive Zazen session will give you a better impression of the Zen monastic life and will cost you 12,100 yen. It sounds really amazing and I do believe it can be a life changing experience indeed! I will also try and visit other important places such as Musashi and Bokuden's graves and some other spots which I'll probably want to see So, I guess I'll need some serious cash to make it happen But hey, who knows what's gonna happen in the future I was curious if there's anyone from Japan here at GMC that can tell me some stuff about these places and other interesting things! Cosmin |
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Oct 29 2012, 02:03 PM |
That place looks and sounds amazing !
And a 1,000 yr old cedar forest - wow ! |
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Oct 29 2012, 11:48 PM |
This sounds really good! My first contact to Zen was thanks to Ben who recommended me the great book "Zen Guitar". That site that you posted looks great. I will read all that info. Thanks mate!
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Oct 30 2012, 09:45 AM |
You most definitely should mate! I plan on following this path It'll be a hard thing getting myself free of anger and all those things but it's all for the best!
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Oct 30 2012, 03:08 PM |
You most definitely should mate! I plan on following this path It'll be a hard thing getting myself free of anger and all those things but it's all for the best! I have been reading the site.. it's so cool! Tell us your experiences if you start something related to Zen! -------------------- My lessons
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Oct 30 2012, 10:00 PM |
I didn't know you were practasing Zen, great to see another buddhist here Places like this one and people there have some kind a special atmosphere. You should definately go for it. The time I spent in Dharma City is one of the most memorable periods of my life. I do hope it will work out, good luck
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Nov 1 2012, 10:21 AM |
Always a pleasure to be reminded of the Way Thanks man! Nothing weird for me!
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