[Real event] Kamakura Mindfulness Day July 22nd (Saturday) July theme “True happiness”

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Kamakura Mindfulness Day July

“True happiness” – Meditating on the words of Kenji Miyazawa

In July, we will deepen our understanding of ``true happiness,'' which is often mentioned in Kenji Miyazawa's works, with a particular reference to ``Night on the Galaxy Express.''

You cannot learn literary works just by reading them mentally. A new discipline called ``Happiness Studies'' has become known, but given the difficult circumstances of today, it is time to deeply ask ourselves ``What is true happiness?'' and reevaluate our past values. think.

On the Galaxy Express, Kenji borrows the work and asks a question.

``But what is true happiness?'' said Giovanni.

``I don't understand,'' Campanella said absentmindedly.

In his meditation guidance, Zen monk Thich Nhat Hanh teaches that ``Mindfulness is the source of happiness'' and ``Happiness is the present moment.''

Through meditation, I would like to experience the spirit of Kenji, who created his works based on the fiery words of the Lotus Sutra, even though he was suffering from his birth, illness, and the hardships of his time. Kenji was a man who lived a life of mindfulness and compassion. This is condensed into the word "true happiness."

When we live with questions rather than answers, we are already “in the midst”.

~Message from Mr. Shimada~

For now, put off your errands, get away from your busy life, and spend half a day in a quiet place.

Give yourself the gift of peace of mind and relaxation.

Switch from the mode of ``running errands'' to the mode of ``slowly savoring'' and experience the lively, fresh elements of ``living here and now'', your friends, and nature.

It may be an unusual sight, a delicious food, or a wonderful word that you saw for the first time when you were a child.

We just forget.

Happiness is always here and now.

Mindfulness is about remembering.

There are many such things in daily life. Let's practice finding it together.

Guide Keisuke Shimada

While living in the Satoyama area of Tanzawa, she provides counseling, translation, writing, and on-site lectures.

While practicing mindfulness meditation, which he discovered in the early 1990s, he became a communicator in various fields.

He was a key member of Thich Nhat Hanh's tour to Japan in 1995, and has translated many of his master's works.

Numerous lectures, courses, and training sessions centered on mindfulness. He has written numerous articles for translated books and magazines. He incorporates ``mindfulness techniques that can be used in everyday life'' into his university classes, on-site lectures, online courses, and personal interviews.

His latest translations include ``Thich Nhat Hanh Poems: Please Call Me by My True Name'' (Nogusa Publishing) and ``Mindfulness in Partnership: Meditation Practices to Cultivate Love'' (Sangha: John Wellwood). )other. Own book “A miraculous journey through mindfulness: 20 lessons to help you return to your true self and live a fulfilling life” (Sangha) published. "Stanford Psychology Class Heartfulness ” Stephen Murphy Shigematsu (author), Keisuke Shimada (translator), etc.

Most recently, he appeared at the Wisdom2.0Japan International Symposium and appeared on NHK E-Tele's Tomorrow will be sunny! Appearing on Life Recipe.

``Yutori-ya''https://www.yutoriya.net/

[Date and time]   2023  July 22nd (Saturday)  13:30-16:30  (You can enter from 10 minutes before the start.)

~Future plans~

Future plans are undecided, but we will let you know as soon as they are decided.

Contact  mindfulkamakura@gmail.com

【place】

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Kamakura Omachi Hall 1-11-17 Omachi, Kamakura City

https://opd.opendata-japan.com/facility_and_place_v5s?facility_id=GV-U11Y-YBHF-AIWR

【Entry fee】

2000 yen

[capacity]

20 people (The deadline will be closed as soon as the limit is reached)

【Belongings】

Please bring your own drinks and participate.

[Organizer]

Zen2.0 General Incorporated Association

[About participation cancellation]

This event will be held with limited capacity. In order to provide the mindfulness experience to as many people as possible, if you are unable to attend due to inconvenience, please contact us as soon as possible.

If you are unable to participate without contacting us on the day of the event, we may refuse your participation in the next event, so please be aware of this in advance.