English Zazen Meditation from Europe

Welcome to "English Zazen Meditation from Europe":)

Mr. Hojun, a Polish monk will give us a lecture and teach us about Zazen in English!

Mr. Hojun was born in Poland. He grew up in a Catholic family and entered Buddhism at the age of 17. He became a monk in Poland and studied and practiced Zen in Poland and Japan for many years. Since Protected content , he has been teaching Zazen for foreigners and also translates Buddhist scriptures.

Mr. Hojun profile link (Japanese)
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Date&Time : Sunday, 6th August 2pm 〜 around 4:30pm
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Schedule&Details

※All activites will be held in English and Air conditioner will be working in the temple.

(1:40: Preparation&Chat time at temple)
2pm:Chant Heart Sutra(some phase in English)
2:05pm : Zazen meditation(30mins.)
2:30pm: Break time
2:45pm〜4:30pm: Lecture

Topic : "My passion(heart) for Ukraine and Poland" from Zen point of view.
(Q&A is available)

＊Doing Zazen on chair is possible if sitting is difficult.
＊Taking break is ok anytime
＊English instruction of how to do Zazen before Zazen starts.

Japanese nuns will also provide support.
It's a good opportunity to experience Zazen and share thoughts with international monk and nuns.

I'm looking forward to your participation!