In Kamakura, Gifu, and Kyoto, Japan
June 1-6, 2026
2 Day Intensive with Rev. Fujio Soin, abbot of Dokuon-ji of the Rinzai Zen Kencho-ji denomination
Dokuon-ji Temple in Yokosuka
Kencho-ji Temple in Kamakura
2 Day Intensive with Rev. Nemoto Jotetsu, abbot of Daizen-ji of the Rinzai Zen Myoshin-ji denomination
The Precincts of Shogen-ji Temple, the home temple of the founder of the Myoshin-ji denomination Kanzan Egen Zenji & Rev. Nemoto’s training temple
Tabidachi Departure Workshop
Creating & Sharing Vision Boards of Our Life’s Journey
Contemplating Death & Letting Go of All Things
Offering Presence & Deep Listening in the Final Moments
Transitioning into Spirit & Returning for Reflection
2 Day Intensive with Sotto, the Kyoto Self-Death & Suicide Counseling Center and Rev. Takemoto Ryogo and Rev. Fujii Kazuha of the Jodo Shin Pure Land Hongan-ji denomination
The Precincts of the Great Nishi-Hongan-ji Temple in Kyoto
Visiting the Sotto office across from Hongan-ji Temple & Learning of their counseling work
Learning about the staging of Death Cafes where they create a more open and lighthearted way of talking about death with death playing cards at the office of their new Tera Energy Buddhist electricity company for social change
