Experience
Zazen (Sitting Zen Meditation)

Through sitting Zen, you can calm your mind and increase your powers of focus and concentration. Come away from the bustle of everyday life and sit quietly in Zen meditation.
- Availability
- All year round
- Length
- 60 minutes
- Number of people
- 1 to 200
- Fare
- Students (high school and younger): 200 yen per person
1-5 adults: 1000 yen per person
6-9 adults: 5000 yen per group
10 or more adults: 500 yen per person - Applications
- Motsuji Temple Office TEL: 0191-46-2331
*You must submit an application to perform zazen.
*There are days on which zazen is not performed due to Buddhist memorial services or events.
*Please inquire.
Sutra Transcription

The transcription of sutras (the Buddhist canon) is a meritorious act that has been performed for millennia. At Motsuji, we offer you the opportunity to transcribe the Heart Sutra. Wash away your doubts and impurities, and write with a pure, calm mind.
- Availability
- All year round
- Length
- 90 minutes
- Number of people
- 1 to 50
- Fare
- 1000 yen per person
- Applications
- Motsuji Temple Office TEL: 0191-46-2331
*You must submit an application to perform sutra transcription.
*There are days on which sutra transcription is not performed due to Buddhist memorial services or events.
*Please inquire.
Applications
Motsuji Temple Office
Postal code 029-4102
58 Aza Osawa, Hiraizumi, Hiraizumi-cho, Nishiiwai-gun, Iwate-ken
TEL:0191-46-2331 FAX:0191-46-4184