Thanks to Lisa Allen for sharing the following course information: Kyoto Journal and The Miksang Institute are co-hosting a special ten-day intensive Miksang Contemplative Photography workshop in Kyoto from May 4-15, 2016. The course will be taught by teachers, Michael Wood and Julie DuBose, and will include the first three levels in the Miksang training curriculum: … [Read more...]
Myoshin-ji Article on Inside Kyoto
A few weeks ago I spent two pleasant days exploring the Zen temple complex of Myoshin-ji in north-western Kyoto. The results are now up on Chris Rowthorn's Inside Kyoto website. This is my last article of 2015. Myoshin-ji, or “Sublime Heart Temple,” is a massive Zen temple complex in the north west of Kyoto. In addition to its main buildings the grounds contain 46 … [Read more...]
Kyoto Conference on Contemplation, 27-29 March 2015
“The happiness of life is made up of minute fractions - the little, soon forgotten charities of a kiss or a smile, a kind look or heartfelt compliment.” ― Samuel Taylor Coleridge Many thanks to Peter Cheyne for sending me the following information on an upcoming conference on contemplation at Kyoto Notre Dame University. Peter writes, While the title is 'Coleridge … [Read more...]
Meditation Classes @ Dharma Japan
Karen McAllister says... Awaken to more! Awaken to so much more! I came to meditation to calm my mind. And yes, I did become more calm. But the practice also brought along with it so much more energy, investigation, joy, concentration, awareness and equanimity into my life. Come and join us. Classes are starting again for the next 3 months with Doug Sensei in North East … [Read more...]
Shakuhachi, Cello & Zazen Live!
Our old friend, shakuhachi player Yoshida Koichi, has written to tell me of an event he has lined up for the 4th of July! On this occasion Koichi is planning to hold a mixed event of zazen and musical appreciation with classical cellist William Prunkl accompanying Koichi's shakuhachi. William Prunkl has practiced meditation in America under a Tibetan teacher, and is now … [Read more...]
Kyoto Vipassana Meditation Center
Deep Kyoto friend and contributor Ted Taylor recently completed a two and a half month hike along the Kumano Kodo and the Shikoku 88 temple pilgrimage. Returning briefly to Kyoto before continuing his travels he stopped for ten days at the Kyoto Vipassana meditation center. Today he sent me a report on his experiences there. Ted writes: I found myself sharing dormitory … [Read more...]
