The session
What you'll do
No experience is needed. Your teacher guides you step by step, in English, with no interpreter in between.
Introduction
How to sit, how to breathe, and what zazen is.
First sitting
Your first period of seated meditation.
Walking meditation
Kinhin: slow, mindful walking between sittings.
Second sitting
A second period of zazen, now that you know the way.
Questions
Ask anything about Zen, meditation, or keeping a practice at home.
Practical information
Details
- Duration
- 75 minutes
- Group size
- Up to 6 people
- Price
- ¥9,000 per person
- Times
- Tuesdays at 9:30, 11:30, 13:30 and 15:30
Thursday sessions are coming soon. - Location
- Koto City, Tokyo, near Kiyosumi-shirakawa and Monzen-nakacho stations. The exact address is sent with your booking confirmation.
- What to wear
- Loose, comfortable clothing you can sit cross-legged in. Shoes are removed inside.
- Language
- English
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the session.
Your teacher
Rob Daoust
Rob practises and teaches zazen at a Zen dojo in Tokyo, and he guides every session himself, in English. He has welcomed visitors and international groups to the dojo before.
Sessions are kept small so that he can give each person attention, from posture to breathing to the questions that come up while sitting.
Questions
FAQ
I have never meditated. Is this for me?
Yes. The session is designed for first-timers. Everything is explained before you sit.
Do I need to sit cross-legged on the floor?
Zazen is usually done seated on a cushion. If sitting on the floor is difficult for you, tell us when you book and we will discuss options with you.
Is this a religious ceremony?
No. You learn the practice of zazen itself. No belief or religious background is required.
Does the dojo hold other sittings?
Yes. The dojo also holds its own regular sittings, guided in Japanese. This session is a separate introduction for visitors: guided in English from start to finish, in a small group, at times that fit a travel schedule, with time for your questions.
Can I come alone?
Of course. Many people join on their own and sit with a small group.
Can I take photos?
Photos are welcome before and after the session. During meditation we ask everyone to keep phones away.
Booking
Request a session
Choose a date and time. We will reply within 24 hours to confirm, then send a secure payment link. Your place is booked once payment is complete.
¥9,000 per person · 75 minutes · up to 6 people
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