What weāre about
Hi everyone! š
Iām the owner of the Sapporo Zen Map project, which aims to make Zen practice experiences more accessible for foreign visitors, and foreign residents in Sapporo.
šProject:
https://sites.google.com/view/sapporo-zen-map
Iām looking for people in Sapporo who are interested in Zen meditation and language exchange.
Right now, itās just meāno fixed plan yet. My simple idea is:
š§āāļø Join a Zen sitting meditation at a local temple
āļø Afterward, relax in a cafĆ© and practice languages (Japanese ā English)
This year, I started attending meditation at temples and learning English for business communication. Iām still a beginner in both Zen and English, but Iām really excited to explore them with others.
Nothing is set in stoneāwe can create this community together.
If you feel even a little curious, just let me know!
Upcoming events (1)
See all- One-Day Zen Combo: Yoga, Zazen & Sutra TranscribingHo-Koh Ji, Sapporo
Hello! I run the Sapporo Zen Map project, which helps make Zen practice more accessible for foreign visitors and residents in Sapporo.
š Project:
https://sites.google.com/view/sapporo-zen-mapMeeting:
1:30 PM at the parking lot of Ho-koh JiAccess:
- By bus: Board at Kita 34-Jo Station (Subway Namboku Line) at 12:50.
Take Hokkaido Chuo Bus [Route ę±76]
Get off at Kita Okadama 4-Jo 1-Chome (then a 5-minute walk). - By car/taxi: Easy to reach.
Activities (approximate times):
2:00 - 5:00 PM at Ho-koh Ji- 60-minute Yoga session
- 60-minute Zen sitting session
- 15-minute Sutra transcribing
- 15-minute small tea gathering
Fee:
Free (donations welcome)Preparation:
- Wear comfortable clothing
- Bring a bottle of water
This is not a tourist-oriented event. Itās a regular activity for locals, and you can join to experience authentic Zen practice in Japan.
Itās quite rare to do Yoga, Zazen, and Sutra transcribing all in one day.
Worried about:
- Etiquette or manners?
- Japanese language skills?
- What to bring or prepare for meditation?
- What the experience is really like?
No worriesāIāll be there to support you throughout the session.
If youāre interested, just let me know. You can decide whether to join after reading the details.
Looking forward to hearing from you!
- By bus: Board at Kita 34-Jo Station (Subway Namboku Line) at 12:50.
