Dogen Sangha's Saturday Meetings in Tokyo
Zazen Practice and Talk on Buddhism
Our Saturday meetings in Tokyo
are held at Tokyo University's Young Buddhists Association
in Hongo Sanchome (see below for map). We practice Zazen
sitting meditation and afterwards we have a talk.
Questions and discussions are welcome. Anyone interested
is welcome. Attendance is free.
The schedule for the meetings on the 1st, 3rd and 5th Saturdays is:
1:00-1:30pm Zazen
1:30-2:30pm Lecture
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The schedule for the meetings on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays is:
11:00-11:25am Zazen
11:25-11:35am Kinhin (slow walking meditation)
11:35-12:00pm Zazen
12:00-12:30pm Break (lunch or a rest)
12:30-1:00pm Zazen
1:00-2:00pm Lecture (optional)
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Beginners are welcome, but come a few minutes early if you need instructions. Wear loose comfortable clothes.
For the meetings on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays, you're welcome to come to both the morning (11 to 12) and afternoon (12.30 to 2.00) session, or to either one.
Map and Directions
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Click here for an English map to the Young Buddhists Association in Hongo Sanchome from the Marunouchi or Oedo subway lines. Both lines run through Shinjuku Station. The stop on both lines is called Hongo-Sanchome.Directions: From the Marunouchi line station, turn right after passing through the ticket barrier and follow the alley out to the main street. The building where the meetings are held is across the street. You can cross at the traffic lights on the corner (see map). From the Oedo line station, take exit no. 5 and turn to the left after leaving the station. Follow the main street and then turn left again at the corner with the traffic lights (see map). The entrance to the Young Buddhists Association is next to the Nicos travel agency (just behind the bus stop).