Zen Trip to Japan with CCPC Co-Founder Jason Wirth
JAPAN THROUGH THE TRUE
DHARMA EYES OF THE ZEN TRADITION
Japan is many things to many people and there are many reasons to visit this beautiful country. If you want to experience Japan through the eyes of the Zen tradition, then we invite you to consider joining us on this unique trip that emphasizes Japan’s living Zen heritage.
Highlights of the trip include touring some of the famous Buddhist temples in the ancient capitals of Kyoto and Nara, a Zen peace pilgrimage to the city of Hiroshima, and extended visits to the two great Soto Zen temples, Eihei-ji and the original Soji-ji.
The two-week trip will be lead by Kosho Itagaki, a Soto Zen priest, and Hiroshi Onaka, a master of Shorinji Kempo, a martial practice that originated in Zen. Dr. Jason Wirth and Dr. Elizabeth Sikes of the Seattle University philosophy department will accompany them.
The trip will last two weeks and we plan to leave from Seattle on June 18, 2010. We are doing everything in our power to keep the expenses to a minimum and the cost of the trip will be approximately $3,000.00 (airfare and accommodations included).
If you think that you might like to join us, please e-mail Dr. Jason Wirth (wirthj@seattleu.edu).