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SUMMARY:Kissako Zen and Tea Experience in English on November 17th\, 2026
LOCATION:Shunkoin Temple
DESCRIPTION:Kissako Zen and Tea Experience A quiet Zen encounter in Englis
 h at a living Kyoto temple At Shunkoin Temple\, Kissako is an invitation t
 o encounter Zen as it is genuinely practiced—through stillness\, tea\, a
 nd attentive presence. This experience takes place within a private temple
  setting and garden\, normally closed to the public\, where Zen practice h
 as been sustained for over four centuries. Guests are personally guided in
  English by Takafumi Zenryu Kawakami\, offering rare access to Zen practic
 e as a living tradition rather than a performance or demonstration. Rather
  than following a rigid program\, the experience unfolds with care and int
 ention—balancing seated meditation\, reflective dialogue\, and the shari
 ng of tea as a contemplative act. Each element is designed to encourage cl
 arity\, attentiveness\, and a deeper appreciation of silence. Kissako is o
 ffered to a limited number of guests who seek depth\, sincerity\, and a me
 aningful cultural encounter in Kyoto. It is not designed for speed or spec
 tacle\, but for presence. What the experience includes Cold-infused tea pr
 epared using traditional utensils from Asahiyaki\, Kaikado\, and Kanaami-T
 suji Seated Zen meditation (zazen) - guided meditation Tea appreciation en
 gaging the five senses Nansō meditation\, a restorative practice associat
 ed with the teachings of Hakuin Ekaku Dharma talk and reflective dialogue 
 Guided visit to the temple garden and prayer hall Practical information Du
 ration: Approximately 120 minutes Language: English Maximum group size: 11
  participants Fee ¥22\,000 per person (tax not included) Private Kissako 
 experiences may be arranged upon request for groups. Please contact us for
  availability. Dress code Socks are required Modest attire is recommended 
 Short skirts are discouraged for seated meditation Cancellation policy 100
 % of the total fee will be charged for cancellations made less than 7 days
  before the reserved date Rev. Takafumi Zenryu Kawakami Zen priest and thi
 nker. He is the 24th head priest of Shunkoin Temple in Kyoto and teaches Z
 en Buddhist philosophy and meditation\, other Eastern contemplative tradit
 ions\, and the cultural and religious diversity in well-being in Japanese 
 and English to visitors to the temple. His travels and talks have brought 
 him to the likes of the Holy See (online)\, Brown University\, MIT\, Micro
 soft\, BNP Paribas\, Gallup\, TED x Kyoto\, Mind & Life Institute\, Eton C
 ollege\, etc. He is a member of the U.S.- Japan Leadership Program by the 
 U.S. – Japan Foundation and a researcher at Keio Media Design of Keio Un
 iversity Graduate School of Media Design. Publication: l Lambert\, L.\, Lo
 mas\, T.\, Lai\, A.\, Diener\, E.\, Kawakami\, T.\, etc\, Towards a greate
 r global understanding of wellbeing: A proposal for a more inclusive measu
 re. International Journal of Wellbeing. 2020\;10(2):1-18\n\nBoletos: https
 ://kissako-en-nov17th2026.peatix.com
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