Japanese Field Study B Zazen experience(Wednesday, February 1)

On February 1 (Wed.), nine international students participated in a zazen experience as part of the Japan Experience B class. In the pre-departure training, the students studied the history and basic knowledge of zazen, and on an actual day, they experienced Japanese culture through the zazen experience at Gionji Temple.

The following comments were made in the post-program reports submitted by the participating students.

・I think that ZAZEN has a lot of benefits for human health and well-being.
・I enjoyed myself and I'm willing to experience it again and again.
・I think it was a very good experience. If I have a chance in the future, I would like to do zazen at home.
・I experienced the ZAZEN under the guidance of the monk. But it was really hard not to think about anything. However, it was a new experience to sit still and focus on breathing in such a busy life.