looking for a retreat in a temple

spyny · Mar 31, 2004, 07:03

Do you know a Zen or Vajrayana temple let's say in Nara or Kyoto where people can stay for a retreat for no cost or not too much? (and which is not for tourists).

Thank you

simon

Mandylion · Mar 31, 2004, 08:21

You might be able to find some by searching the net. I don't mean to be glib but I too was looking at one point and found a few that way. Also, I am sure there is a Zen group in Paris and they will be your best resource. Usually in these situations it is good to have a human contact. Things get done faster.

Programs range from weekend two day sessions and once-weekly in my experience. Most programs are set up for people who have day jobs and come in on Saturdays.

I would PM Kazuken as well.

Would you be happy with other parts of Japan? And lastly, how good is your Japanese? English speaking facilities may be limited...

Mar 31, 2004, 07:03	#1
spyny Junior Member Join Date: Sep 12, 2003 Location: paris Age: 29 Posts: 14	looking for a retreat in a temple Do you know a Zen or Vajrayana temple let's say in Nara or Kyoto where people can stay for a retreat for no cost or not too much? (and which is not for tourists). Thank you simon

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Mar 31, 2004, 08:21	#2
Mandylion Omnipotence personified Join Date: Mar 15, 2003 Location: Seattle Posts: 1,121	You might be able to find some by searching the net. I don't mean to be glib but I too was looking at one point and found a few that way. Also, I am sure there is a Zen group in Paris and they will be your best resource. Usually in these situations it is good to have a human contact. Things get done faster. Programs range from weekend two day sessions and once-weekly in my experience. Most programs are set up for people who have day jobs and come in on Saturdays. I would PM Kazuken as well. Would you be happy with other parts of Japan? And lastly, how good is your Japanese? English speaking facilities may be limited...