Shakyo (Sutra Copying) at Shourinji Temple
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Peaceful, amazing experience
2020/01/02
Solo Travelers
Carolyne
As I have been studying Japanese and also love Kanji I wanted to try this,experience. It was a very peaceful and relaxing experience, concentrating on the Shakyo to carefully copy it, while being in the beautiful environment of Shourinji temple. The view from the room is a beautiful garden. The tea and sweets at the end were really nice too and I felt so good afterwards. The lady who helped me was very friendly and helpful. The only negative was a lady and her young daughter who sat directly behind me after they finished theirs and whispered and giggled for about 10 minutes. Apart from that it was excellent and I would do it again.
Overview
Kyoto
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What to expect
While in Kyoto, take a moment to calm your mind through the practice of shakyo at Shourinji Temple. Open to beginners, no Japanese knowledge required.
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Activity Provider Shourinji Temple
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Payment / Cancellation Policy
Payment Methods
- Credit card payment
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Cancellation Policy
- Any cancellations made after 1 hours prior to the activity start time will be subject to a charge of 100% of the total amount.
Operation days
- Everyday
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Additional notes
- All the writing tools will be provided by the temple, so you do not need to bring your own.
- The shakyo session should take approximately an hour, but this is only an estimation. The session may be slightly longer or shorter.
- While the monks can speak some English, they are not fluent.
Shakyo (Sutra Copying) at Shourinji Temple
While in Kyoto, take a moment to calm your mind through the practice of shakyo at Shourinji Temple. Open to beginners, no Japanese knowledge required.