Sunday Zen Meditation at the Zen Dojo (with a tea party!)


Details
Hello! I run the Sapporo Zen Map project, which helps make Zen practice more accessible for foreign visitors and residents in Sapporo.
📍 Project:
https://sites.google.com/view/sapporo-zen-map
Here’s what to expect:
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Meeting
- 8:30 AM at the parking lot of Ningen-Zen Ishikari Dojo
Access
- From Asabu subway station, take a taxi to the venue
Activities (approximate times)
- 8:45 - 11:00 at Ningen-Zen Ishikari Zen Dojo
A) 60-minute Zen sitting session
B) 15-minute teaching session
C) 45-minute small tea gathering (special event of the day)
After the session, if you have time, we might grab lunch or drinks together.
Fee
- 600 yen donation
Preparation
- Wear comfortable clothing
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This is not a tourist-oriented event. It’s a regular activity for locals, and you can join them to experience authentic Zen practice in Japan.
You might wonder:
- What if I can’t follow their manners?
- I don’t speak Japanese well…
- What should I prepare for meditation?
- What is it really like?
No worries! I’ll be there to guide you through the whole session.
If you’re interested, just let me know. You can decide whether to join after reading the details.
I’m looking forward to hearing from you!

Sunday Zen Meditation at the Zen Dojo (with a tea party!)