Aiste Miseviciute Instagram – Japanese sweets and matcha* at the stunning Shunkoin temple in the great company of its 24th generation priest Takafumi Zenryu Kawakami @revtakazen. It was of the most beautiful and well- preserved temples I’ve ever had the chance to visit… Owned the same family since centuries. *Served in the beautiful pottery by @asahiyaki.
Situated within the Myoshinji Temple complex, Shunkoin Temple was founded in 1590 by Horio Yoshiharu, a feudal lord from the 16th century.
It is home to numerous significant cultural treasures linked to Zen Buddhism, while also maintaining important ties to Shinto and Christianity. The historical artifacts include screen paintings by Kano Eigaku and the Bell of Nanbanji Church, which is among the oldest Christian bells in Japan.
Rev. Takafumi Zenryu Kawakami travels internationally, sharing insights on Zen, Eastern philosophies, and well-being through talks and workshops focused on self-cultivation. He has lectured at such prominent institutions as MIT, Brown University, or Microsoft.
Shunkoin Temple offers events that teach Zen meditation and mindfulness, as well as overnight stays at the guesthouse “Tetsuryu-Kutsu.” Find more information and the schedule of events on the website https://shunkoin.com/en.
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