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ご挨拶 / Greeting
不確実で混沌とした問いの時代。だからこそ、少しでも立ち止まり、自分ごと化し、考え直す。そのきっかけをお寺が提供する。
宿坊ってどんなイメージでしょうか？門限がありそう？精進料理？朝早そう？少し厳しそうなイメージをお持ちじゃないでしょうか。なので宿坊とは呼びません。「寺泊」です。このお寺は堅苦しく入りづらいお寺にはしたくありません。ですが、お寺の厳かさ、規律は保ちたい。その絶妙なバランスを保ちながら少しでも皆さんが近づきやすい環境をつくっていく。
そんな想いのもと、このTEMPLE STAY ZENSŌは始まります。
In these uncertain and chaotic times, we believe temples can offer something valuable: a chance to pause, reflect, and reconnect with yourself.
What comes to mind when you think of temple lodging? Strict curfews? Vegetarian meals? Early morning wake-up calls? Perhaps it feels a bit intimidating?
That\'s exactly why we don\'t call this a traditional [shukubo] (temple lodging). We call it [Terahaku] – a temple stay.
We want this temple to be approachable, not intimidating. At the same time, we want to preserve the sacred atmosphere and mindful practices that make temples special. It\'s about finding that perfect balance – creating a welcoming space where you can easily connect with temple life without feeling overwhelmed.
This is the spirit behind TEMPLE STAY ZENSŌ: accessible tranquility for modern travelers seeking meaningful pause.
