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Talk and Zazen at Ginkaku-ji (Jisho-ji Dojo)

講話と坐禅(銀閣寺・慈照寺研修道場)

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At Ginkaku-ji's training dojo, lecturer Sasaki Jodo (abbot of Tensho-ji) gives a talk based on Zen and Buddha sayings, followed by zazen. Held basically on the first Sunday of the month, the next 2026 session is December 6, 10:00–11:30 (reception from 9:30). Capacity is 40, participants must be high-school age or older, and booking by postcard, email or fax is required (no phone bookings), first come first served. The session is conducted in Japanese only.

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