Summary
Under the theme of “Harmony of Spirit and Body,” Koyasan offers a comprehensive wellness experience that takes advantage of Koyasan’s 1,200-year history as a sacred site and the beautiful nature in early summer. By combining traditional Buddhist practices with modern wellness approaches, we will create a journey of deep reflection and healing.
Experience designed to take full advantage of the fresh greenery and natural environment of early summer
A dual approach from both the mental and physical aspects (balance between meditation and physical activity)
Cultural experiences unique to Koyasan (such as staying in lodgings, sutra copying, participation in Buddhist services, etc.)
Combination of practical elements (vegetarian cooking, gathering medicinal herbs) and theoretical elements (Dharma talks, lectures on food regimen)
Providing knowledge and skills that can be applied to daily life.
Description
Staying in a Buddhist lodge in Koyasan, a mountain with 1200 years of history, this program combines traditional Buddhist practices with modern wellness approaches to create a journey of deep reflection and healing.
Program
Day 1: Arrival and Introduction
・14:00 Arrive at Koyasan Station and transportation
・15:00 Check-in at lodge and orientation
・16:30 Walk around Koyasan in early summer (appreciate the fresh greenery around Okuno-in Temple)
・18:00 Vegetarian dinner and explanation of meal preparation
・19:30 Welcome zazen session (basic meditation posture and breathing techniques)
・21:00 Bedtime preparation and free time
Day 2: Spiritual Refreshment
・05:30 Morning service experience (for those who wish)
・07:00 Light breakfast
・08:30 Forest bathing and five-sense awakening walk (mindfulness work amid fresh greenery)
・11:00 Zazen instruction and practice
・12:30 Vegetarian lunch
・14:00 Experience sutra chanting (as a mindfulness practice to calm the mind)
・16:00 Dharma talk by a Buddhist monk on “Buddhist wisdom and modern stress management” (with English interpretation)
・18:00 Dinner
・19:30 Meditative Sound Bath Experience (special program at Kongobuji Temple)
・21:00 Free time, bedtime
Day 3: Physical Wellness
・06:00 Early morning nature meditation (in the hydrangea garden or among fresh greenery)
・07:30 Breakfast
・09:00 Medicinal herb collecting walk (introduction to medicinal herbs and wild plants of early summer around Koyasan)
・11:30 Herbal tea workshop using collected plants
・12:30 Vegetarian Lunch
・14:00 Workshop on “Vegetarian Cooking and Dietary Regimen” (including hands-on practice)
・16:30 Gentle Yoga and Breathing (in the temple garden)
・18:00 Special vegetarian dinner (some items prepared by participants)
・20:00 Special evening visit to Okuno-in Temple and meditation (about 2 hours)
・22:00 Return to the temple and rest
Day 4: Integration and bringing back to daily life
・05:30 Morning service (for those who wish)
・07:00 Breakfast
・08:30 Outgoing Meditation Session “Integration into Daily Life”
・10:00 Check out and dismissal
