Tōmyō-ji, Buddhist temple in Kawagoe, Japan.
Tōmyō-ji features meditation halls, gardens, and traditional Japanese architectural elements that support Zen Buddhist practices within its grounds.
The temple maintains its connection to Rinzai Zen Buddhism through its affiliation with Omori Sogen Roshi, who shaped its spiritual direction.
Students at Tōmyō-ji engage in Zazen meditation, respiratory practices, and chanting as part of their spiritual development under Daiho Wagner Roshi's guidance.
The temple holds meditation sessions on Wednesdays and Sundays, with first-time visitors paying $15 and monthly memberships available for $40.
Tōmyō-ji, meaning Temple of Light, emphasizes the realization of one's original mind through personal practice and exploration of pure selfless awareness.
Location: Kawagoe
GPS coordinates: 35.92861,139.48478
Latest update: March 2, 2025 23:38
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