The date and time of the event has yet to be decided.
|Henmyoin Temple Yamazaki Daishi
Temple experience training (mini-fasting) 1 night 2 days
Why not try some hands-on training at a secluded temple in Sanda, Hyogo, where it seems as if time has stopped? Why not escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life for a while, experience temple life in a quiet temple, and refresh your mind and body?
Time & Location
The date and time of the event has yet to be decided.
Henmyoin Temple Yamazaki Daishi, Japan, 〒669-1522 749 Shimodanaka, Sanda City, Hyogo Prefecture
About the event
This is recommended for those who are not interested in training to become a full-fledged monk, but are interested in a trial training experience.
A two-day, one-night stay will give you a more fulfilling experience.
This is a mini-fast (no dinner or breakfast), so please drink plenty of fluids and monitor your physical condition to ensure a smooth experience.
We will provide guidance if you would like to receive it (the number of people is limited)
★ Schedule (subject to change on the day) ※The event will be held rain or shine.
<Day 1>
12:00 Meeting time *Please have breakfast and lunch before joining
12:30 Opening ceremony/orientation
13:00 Gezagyou (cleaning the temple grounds and hall)
14:00 Sutra chanting instruction and practice (depending on Buddhist service)
15:00 Evening service (1,000 scrolls in the main hall)
16:30 Segaki ceremony (Share feeding to the starving evils)
17:00 Free time (rest)
18:30 Copying sutras
21:00 Go to bed
<Day 2>
5:30 Wake up
6:00 Offering meal to the Buddha
7:00 Morning service in the main hall, pilgrimage mantra yoga (pilgrimage to the 88 temples on the hill behind the temple)
8:30 Gezagyou (cleaning the temple grounds and hall)
9:30 Meditation instruction and practice (Asoku-kan, Baion-shoumyou ,etc.)
11:30 Survey
12:00 Closing ceremony and dismissal
There will be a break between each program.
You may adjust your participation depending on your physical condition.
★Things to bring
- Writing implements
- Sweatsuits, tracksuits, work clothes, etc.
- Comfortable walking shoes (non-sandals)
- About 2 towels
- Water (plastic bottle or water bottle)
★Participation fee
¥ 20,000
★Access
25 minutes on foot or 5 minutes by taxi from JR Sanda Station or Kobe Electric Railway Sanda Station
20 minutes walk from Hon-Sanda Station on the Kobe Electric Railway
If you come by car, please use the Henmyoin parking lot (maximum 5 cars).
★Inquiries and applications
yamazakidaishi.henmyouin@gmail.com
080(4422)4117 Takahashi
*We plan to continue offering more training experiences with different content in the future.