I was happy to get an opportunity to visit Toshoji, a Soto Zen temple in Yakage.
The temple is situated at the foot of a small mountain, nestled in between woods on both sides and looking out over terraced rice paddies. The temple’s most impressive feature is it’s “山門”, main temple gate, however the other buildings of the temple are also impressive in scale.
I met a number of foreign student zen practitioners during my visit and they informed me the temple regularly hosts international students. I was also told that visitors to the temple are allowed to watch and participate in Zazen sessions by called ahead and arranging the visit with the...
Read moreVery beautiful and the priests were so kind. I had a calming and soothing meditation making me feel liberated. Please visit...
Read moreUma experiência incrível com monges de vários países e em especial os brasileiros. Me sinto grata pelo acolhimento e...
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