Zazen
Zazen Meditation
Spend a moment of zazen meditation, settling your mind in the stillness
What is Zazen?
Zazen is a traditional Zen practice of sitting quietly while regulating your breath and settling your mind. By steadying your posture and breathing, you can step away from daily distractions and spend a quiet moment.
In Chuzenji's zazen experience, a priest carefully guides even first-time participants through the proper form, so anyone can join with confidence.
Fee & Duration
| Fee | ¥2,000 |
|---|---|
| Duration | 30~40 minutes |
| Who Can Join | Elementary school age and up (elementary students must be accompanied by a guardian) |
| Group Size | 2–10 people |
| Reception Location | Main Hall Experience Reception Counter |
| Reception Hours | March–October: 1:00 PM–2:00 PM December–February: 1:00 PM |
Experience Flow
- 1
Reception
Please apply at the Main Hall experience reception counter and pay the experience fee. After worshipping at the Main Hall and Godaido Hall, the zazen experience will begin (the venue is the tea room at Godaido Hall).
- 2
Guidance on Form
A priest will carefully explain the basic posture and breathing method of zazen.
- 3
Zazen
Sit in silent meditation for 20 minutes.
- 4
Closing
At the closing signal, quietly leave the hall.
Notes & What to Bring
- Please wear comfortable, loose-fitting clothing.
- Please turn off your phone or set it to silent mode.
- If sitting on the floor is difficult, chair-based zazen is also available — please ask at reception.
Reserve the Zazen Experience
Advance reservation is recommended. Same-day walk-ins may be accepted if space is available.