Online Experiences
Excerpt from “Sakamoto and the Monks of Hieizan”
Kyoto, from where you are.
Virtually travel to the ancient capital of Japan and explore landmarks far off the beaten path, going deep into parts of Kyoto that very few get to see. Beyond just viewing sites of cultural significance, you will hear fascinating stories and insights into the history, design elements, and symbolism of what surrounds us.
Perfect for gatherings of friends or family, corporate team-building events, and educational groups- this is a totally new way to experience culture.
Calming, Interactive and Immersive.
Expert live commentary paired with artistically created videos, diagrams, photos, and audio will be shared to create richly layered explorations of some of Kyoto’s hidden gems. As our journey is very much meant to be interactive, there will be plenty of opportunities for Q&A and discussion. Traveling though time and space, you will experience the elegant but simple, mysterious but inviting, highly charged but tranquil nature of Kyoto.
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Sakamoto and the Monks of Hieizan (NEW RELEASE)
To the east of Kyoto is Sakamoto- a medieval town that has very much retained the historic and agricultural landscape reminiscent of years past. Sakamoto is where monks would come down from Mt. Hiei to rest and recharge in-between long bouts of very intense spiritual training. In this online experience we will immerse ourselves in this ancient town and examine the training that pushes these monks, often known as the “Marathon Monks”, to the brink of death.
A Walk Among 1,200 Sacred Statues
Just a bit north of the well-known Arashiyama Bamboo Forest, situated in the foothills of the mountains, is a quiet temple called Otagi Nenbutsu-ji. Originating in the middle 700’s, this temple had fallen on hard times after WWII. In an effort to restore it, an ambitious art project was initiated that brought regular people from all over Japan together to carve their own rakan, or followers of the Buddha, out of stone.
Zen Garden, Zen Mind
Experience the restorative power of nature and art while you virtually travel to Japan and immerse yourself in the Zen garden at Konchi-in. It is here that I will share with you deep insights into the world of Japanese gardens. Once we are finished you will certainly never see stones, plants, and water in the same way again.
Sakamoto and the Monks of Hiezan
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Logistics:
LENGTH: 90 minutes. Sessions can be shortened or lengthened upon request.
FEE: ¥10,400 ($95.00) for a private group of up to 5 guests.
A ¥2,100 ($19.00) fee will be charged for each additional guest.
An 3% service charge fee will be added. Fees may change without notice.
PAYMENT: All payments can be made using credit card or Paypal.
REQUIRED SOFTWARE: ZOOM
SCHEDULE: SUMMER 2021 (Japan Standard Time) Monday- Sunday: 530am, 930am, 1230pm, 530pm, 1000pm
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*If a desired time is not listed, please send a request and it will be accommodated if possible.