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Zazen Meditation -- 5am Zazen at Kaigen-ji
Kaigen-ji : 開眼寺

Quiet Your Mind with 5am Zazen Meditation at Historical Kaigen-ji Temple.

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소개문

Join Shibata-san, the English-speaking monk at Kaigen-ji Temple in Chikuma City, for his open-zazen sessions offered every morning at 5:00.

추천

(Zazen meditation can be done any time, any place. But what makes doing zazen in Nagano unique is that the stillness of the countryside here lends itself perfectly to doing meditation. Plus, we have some rather unique zazen meditation sessions here for you to experience.)
In the Yawata area of Chikuma City, in a forested area along the feudal Zenkoji Kaido road between Matsumoto and Nagano City is Kaigan-ji Temple. “Kaigan” means “Open Your Eyes”. The name is somehow very appropriate for this temple. You see, it is #13 on the Shinshu (Nagano) 33 Fudashou Temple Pilgrimage and has a history of several hundred years. The main building is supposedly over 400 years old. However, times change, and even this grand temple fell into disuse.

Fortunately, a man named Shibata-san retired from a job overseas (he lived in America for decades), came back and moved into the temple. He started fixing up the place, bringing Kaigan-ji back to its original grandeur. In 2005, he built a special room for zazen. The temple’s eyes were truly opened!

Shibata-san does zazen meditation every morning at 5am, and welcomes anyone to attend. For beginners, he gladly gives a few pointers on zazen techniques. Meditation usually continues up to 6am including one break.

Often afterwards, Shibata-san invites guests for tea and a bit of talk about Buddhist philosophy, and/or a session at the ancient temple next door for sutra chants.

상세 정보

  • 10대
  • 2대
  • 20명
영업시간
5:00-6:00, or at other times by arrangement.
Meditation is also regularly offered Sunday nights 19:00-20:30.
정기휴일 및 영업기간
Offered every day.
입장요금/체험비용
Free, but making a small donation to the temple is good karma.
소요시간
30 min-1 hour
예약
불필요(Suggested to verify Shibata-san's availability. Even if he is out, guests are free to do meditation.)
수용 가능 인원수・좌석
1-20
외국어 대응
영어

참고

Shibata-san speaks basic English. Due to the early starting time, it is suggested to find accommodation nearby, such as at Togura-Kamiyamada Onsen.
Zazen meditation is training for a healthy spirit and body. Even doing it for 10 min a day is good for your health.
Beginners are welcome. Please contact in advance for basic instructions.
Experienced meditators can come any time.

문의처

tel : +81(0)26-272-5019fax : +81(0)26-272-5546공식 사이트

찾아오시는 길・장소

열차
Yashiro Station (시나노철도)에서 15 min by taxi. Alternatively, from Obasute Station on the JR Shinonoi Line, approx. 15 min by taxi.
자동차
고쇼쿠(更埴)IC에서 go south 2.0km on Route 18 and turn right on to Route 403. Cross the Chikuma River, follow the bend to the left and at 3.0km ("Haruta Elementary School higashi"), bear right to continue on R403. At 2.4km, past the sake brewery, road bends left but take the small lane straight across the railroad tracks and the temple will be on the left in 150m.
주소
387-0023 치쿠마시(千曲市) Yawata 57, Nakahara

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