Overview _______
Practice Zen meditation at a secluded temple in Asakusa, Tokyo with personal guidance from a monk. Partake in a matcha tea ceremony and take photos at the end.
Highlights _______
Experience self-awareness and inner calm at a temple in Asakusa, Tokyo
Explore a secret temple with a rich history spanning more than 400 years
Gain insights into Zazen meditation, a central practice of Zen Buddhism
Breathe rhythmically and use this opportunity to achieve a sense of peace
End your experience with a tea ceremony and a discussion with the monk
Full Description _______
Experience Zen meditation at a hidden temple in Asakusa, Tokyo, with a history spanning over 400 years. Foster a deep connection with a monk, learn the secrets of Zazen practice, and participate in a matcha tea ceremony.
Step into a temple that is not open to the general public for an authentic experience accompanied by a guide. Learn briefly about Japanese culture and Zen. Then, listen to a lecture from a monk on the principles and techniques of Zazen (seated meditation), and get the opportunity to practice.
Unify your mind, confront yourself, and detach from ego and worldly concerns. Finally, experience a matcha tea ceremony and engage in a free talk with the monk. You can also capture photographs with the monk and within the temple, creating memories for a lifetime.
What’s Included _______
Zen experience
Guide
Entry to the temple
Monk explanation
Matcha tea
What’s NOT Included _______
Transportation
Price
8,500yen / Person
Time
1.5 Hours (Optional)