Antai-ji, Zen Buddhist temple in Shin'onsen, Japan
Antai-ji temple extends across 50 hectares of mountainous terrain near the Sea of Japan, featuring meditation halls and agricultural fields for self-sustainability.
Founded in 1924 in Kyoto as a scholarly monastery, the temple relocated to Shin'onsen during the 1960s due to urban development around its original location.
The temple focuses on zazen meditation practice without additional ceremonial activities, maintaining a pure form of Zen Buddhist training through daily seated meditation.
The temple accepts visitors during summer months for meditation retreats, while winter access becomes limited due to substantial snowfall in the mountainous region.
The monastery maintains complete self-sufficiency through agricultural work, with resident monks cultivating their own food in the surrounding mountain fields.
Location: Shin'onsen
Inception: 1924
Website: https://antaiji.org/ja
GPS coordinates: 35.59661,134.57561
Latest update: May 12, 2025 11:51
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