Daisen-in Temple

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Location

〒603-8231 54-1, Murasakinodaitokujicho, Kita-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto

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Business Hours

[Business hours] 9:00～16:30 【Closed holiday】 Open all year round However, it is not possible to visit the temple events. ※ On February 24 every year, visitors are suspended due to the memorial service in the morning. It opens at 13:00. ※ Zenji experience classroom (4th Sunday of March, 1st Sunday of August) is closed. It opens at 13:00. ※ It may be temporarily closed due to group reservation. We will update to the website at any time, such as during the period of suspension of visit. [Event Schedule] Regular Zazen Daisen-in Temple is one of the sub-temples of Daitoku-ji Temple and is Honan of the Northern School of Daitoku-ji Temple of the Rinzai sect. The main hall was built at the time of its foundation, and along with Ryugen-in Temple (the sub-temple of Daitoku-ji Temple), it is said to be one of the oldest Zen sect Hojo architectures. In this hospital, it is possible to participate in "Regular Zazen" on Saturdays and Sundays, including the "Hoon Zazen-kai" held on the 24th of every month after February 24, the anniversary of the death of the founder Daisho Kokushi. Date and time: Regular Hoon Zazen-kai 16:30 to 17:45 on the 24th of every month Regular Zazen: Every Saturday and Sunday (some days are not held) 16:30 to 17:45 Participation Fee: 2,000 yen (incl. admission fee) You can feel free to touch the atmosphere of Zenji, such as zazen, Buddhist sutras, sutra chanting, and work. Spring: 4th Sunday of March Summer: 1st Sunday of August Time: From 10:00 to 12:30 (reception from 9:30) Participation fee: 1,500 yen for adults, free for junior high school students and younger Kokei-miki In memory of the virtue of Shuchin Kokei, the third generation of Daisenin, the teacher of Senrikyuishi Sanzen, we serve light tea. Even if you are new to tea, you can feel free to participate. Date and time: From 9:30 to 16:00 on March 17 every year (reception hours from 9:00 to 15:30) Participation fee: 2,500 yen (incl. admission fee) Private zazen (Zenzazen) and narration In addition to the private zazen experience for groups, you can listen to the tales. Please contact us for availability. Prices are listed on the website.

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Access

Get off at the city bus "Daitoku Teramae" and walk about 8 minutes

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