外国人坐禅会〜ZAZEN-KAI

　December will almost disappear. Zazen-Kai was taken place on last Wed at Kenchoji temple in Kamakura. More 30 people gathered round to have the great experience.

△Sit cross-legged with both legs or one leg.

△Once you hear the sound of the instruments,・・・

△Don't move your muscle!

△Breathing out slowly,longer than breathing in.

△When you take the KEISAKU,your palm upward.

△Make a plate on your back. Remember! don't wake up your face during your hitting.

△Fujio-san corrects her zazen posture.

△Concentrate・・・

△on ・・・

△・・individual making posture.

△SAREI tea ceremony
建長寺・外国人のための英語坐禅会は今回がことしの最終回となりました。なんと30名以上の方々が参加してくださいました。慣れない空間で大変なことと思いますが、一生懸命な姿に感動します。どうもありがとうございました。来年度の開催日程が決まりましたら、ご報告申し上げます。どうげん

People from the other country have no custom to sit on TATAMI or the mat.It seems very hard of you to bend Knee on the floor. We sincerely appreciate for making your effort. In 2013,Zazen-Kai in English will be taken place 5 times. We can inform you when the dates is decided.
Thank you. Dohgen