Zen Meditation and Talk

Hi, and thanks for checking out our zen meditation meetup. We hold our meetings in the mediation rooms at the Tokyo University Buddhists Association (see map below). Our meetings are free of charge and anyone interested is welcome. The meetings are suitable for beginners and anyone interested in Zen meditation and Zen Buddhism. We start off with an hour of sitting meditation (zazen) combined with walking meditation (kinhin) from 11:00 to 12 noon. (I put the start time as 10:50 in case anyone needs some instruction before sitting). The meditation is suitable for beginners. Then we have a break for about 50 minutes. Then from 1:00 pm we do zazen meditation again for 30 minutes. After that we have an (optional) talk for about 50 minutes where we discuss a little bit about Zen meditation and some aspect of Buddhist philosophy based on the teachings of a 13th century Buddhist monk named Dogen. The schedule is: 10.50 - 11.05 Arrival and introduction 11.05- 11.25 Zazen (Sitting meditation ) 11.25 - 11.40 Kinhin (Walking meditation) 11.40 - 12.00 Zazen 12.00 - 12.15 Heart Sutra 12.15 - 12.50 Break 12.50 - 13.00 Instruction (if needed) 13.00 - 13.30 Zazen 13.40 - 14.30 Talk about Zen Meditation & Buddhism (optional) It's fine to come to only the first part (10.50-12.15) or the second part (13.00-14.30), or to both. Directions: From Hongo-sanchome station on the Marunouchi line, turn right after passing through the ticket barrier, and follow the alley out to the main street. The building where the meetings are held is across the street. If you're coming from Hongo-sanchome station on the Oedo line, take exit no. 5 and turn to the left after leaving the station. Follow the main street and then turn left again at the corner with the traffic lights. The entrance to the Tokyo University Buddhists Association is next to the Nicos travel agency (just behind the bus stop). Here is a link to the place on Google Maps: https://maps.app.goo.gl/MZyf6ZTnYB9v2LA88 Also, check the map at: http://www.zen.ie/hongomap.pdf There's a video with directions at: https://youtu.be/kQ9TivDHTOk See you there!