Kyoto Zen Meditation
This tour and meditation experience offers an excellent opportunity to gain insight into Buddhist temples and Zen meditation practices in Kyoto. The guide was easy to find at the designated meeting point and maintained effective communication prior to the scheduled reservation. The tour encompassed a series of brief walks to various sub-temples within the Tōfuku-ji Temple complex. The inclusion of a Zen garden visit for a few minutes of silent contemplation or meditation provided a fantastic experience within a serene environment. The meditation class itself was highly impactful, and the subsequent lunch, which facilitated a discussion of the experience and provided a traditional Kyoto dining experience, served as a delightful conclusion to the tour.
Wonderful private meditation retreat
This was an amazing experience. There was a small group (6 people, 2 groups). Our guide Yutaka was fantastic - knowledgeable, friendly, kind. He led at a good pace and we got to see private temple gardens, with three different opportunities to meditate, 2 with a monk. Followed by a peaceful meal. After several days of sightseeing this was an amazing experience. I cannot recommend highly enough. I will continue to meditate now daily.
