Traditional Zen Buddhism, meditation & temple living
Starting From
₹165k
Duration
9 Days
Physical Level
ModerateMeditation Level
AdvancedGroup Size
8-12 people
Accommodation
Traditional temple guest quarters
Kyoto's Zen temples represent centuries of Japanese Buddhist practice. Zazen meditation aims at direct insight into Buddha-nature and the true nature of mind.
Schedule
10:00 AM arrival, 2:00 PM temple tour, 4:00 PM orientation, 6:00 PM dinner
Spiritual Practice
Settling into monastic space
Schedule
5:00 AM wake, 6:00 AM zazen, 8:00 AM breakfast, 10:00 AM walking meditation, 2:00 PM zazen, 6:00 PM evening practice
Spiritual Practice
Extended zazen meditation
Schedule
6:00 AM zazen, 8:00 AM teachings, 10:00 AM meditation, 1:00 PM walking practice, 3:00 PM zazen, 6:00 PM ceremony
Spiritual Practice
Zen teachings and meditation
Schedule
6:00 AM zazen, 8:00 AM breakfast, 10:00 AM tea ceremony training, 2:00 PM meditation, 4:00 PM practice
Spiritual Practice
Traditional tea ceremony
Schedule
5:30 AM zazen, 8:00 AM breakfast, 10:00 AM Zen calligraphy, 1:00 PM meditation, 3:00 PM art practice, 6:00 PM ceremony
Spiritual Practice
Zen art practice as meditation
Schedule
5:00 AM zazen, 8:00 AM breakfast, 10:00-3:00 PM personal practice, 6:00 PM evening service
Spiritual Practice
Self-directed practice day
Schedule
6:00 AM zazen, 8:00 AM breakfast, 10:00 AM koan teaching, 1:00 PM intensive meditation, 3:00 PM discussion, 6:00 PM ceremony
Spiritual Practice
Zen koan contemplation
Schedule
5:30 AM zazen, 8:00 AM breakfast, 10:00 AM teachings, 1:00 PM free time, 3:00 PM reflection, 6:00 PM closing service
Spiritual Practice
Integrating practice
Schedule
5:00 AM final zazen, 7:00 AM breakfast, 9:00 AM closing ceremony, 11:00 AM departure
Spiritual Practice
Carrying Zen into daily life
Zazen meditation
Walking meditation
Zen calligraphy
Tea ceremony
Zazen Meditation
Temple Stay
Tea Ceremony
Zen Teaching
Traditional temple guest quarters
Traditional vegetarian monastery meals, tea, rice dishes
Study basic Zen Buddhist philosophy. Prepare for strict schedule and silence. Sit in lotus position or adapt as needed.
"Profound Zen experience. Zazen meditation at dawn in a 400-year-old temple opened dimensions of mind I didn't know existed."
Christine Lee
"Transformative silence and practice. The discipline was challenging but the clarity gained was worth every moment."
Marcus Mueller
"Beautiful experience of Zen Buddhism. Teachers patient and kind. Tea ceremony and calligraphy added wonderful depth."
Yuki Tanaka
Transform yourself through sacred practice and spiritual wisdom