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Experience a mini-version of the Buddhist ascetic training life in 5-hour visit at Daijiji Temple. The session consists of Zazen (sitting blank-headed), preparing a Buddhist Lenten lunch (vegetarian food), and Shakyo (hand-copying of Sutras). At the end of the Temple visit, the priest of the temple will hand you a Goshuin (a certificate for your visit) of his own hand writing.
• 5-hour experience in an hidden temple in the North-east of Japan
• Experience Zazen (sitting blank-headed)
• Preparation of Buddhist Lanten lunch and degustation
• Hand- copying of Sutras
• Temple grounds visit
• Goshuin (a certificate for Temple visit)
Small-group format ensures a personalized experience
Additional Info
Duration: 5 hours
Starts: Tome, Japan
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Tome, Miyagi, Japan
Experience a mini-version of the Buddhist ascetic training life in 5-hour visit at Daijiji Temple. The session consists of Zazen (sitting blank-headed), preparing a Buddhist Lenten lunch (vegetarian food), and Shakyo (hand-copying of Sutras). At the end of the Temple visit, the priest of the temple will hand you a Goshuin (a certificate for your visit) of his own hand writing.
• 5-hour experience in an hidden temple in the North-east of Japan
• Experience Zazen (sitting blank-headed)
• Preparation of Buddhist Lanten lunch and degustation
• Hand- copying of Sutras
• Temple grounds visit
• Goshuin (a certificate for Temple visit)
Small-group format ensures a personalized experience
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Daijiji Temple, Machishimo-56 Tōwachō Yonekawa, Tome, Miyagi 987-0901, Japan
Visit Guany statue, Zasen, Lunch preparation, Lunch, Sutra copy, Templa grounds Walk, Reception Goshuin
Duration: 5 hours
