Join us on a transformative teaching tour ‘Each Breath Gives Life, Each Step Brings Healing’ across Japan, guided by 12 monastics from the four Plum Village centers worldwide, as we cultivate mindfulness, healing, and connection. This journey will culminate in a five-day family retreat at the foot of Mt. Fuji, where we will immerse ourselves in the collective energy of mindfulness supported by the beauty and solidity of Mt. Fuji in the profound stillness of nature.
The tour begins with a healing walking meditation in Fukushima, honoring the resilience of a land affected by the 2011 tsunami and nuclear disaster. Along the way, we will engage in events at eco-communities, where mindfulness meets sustainability, and Days of Mindfulness at universities in Tokyo and Nagoya, specially designed for healthcare professionals and educators. The journey will also include a DOM at a renowned Pure Land temple in Aichi and a three-day retreat for Vietnamese-speaking friends. We will conclude our tour with a mindful hike through the sacred trails of Kamakura, an ancient Buddhist site rich in history and spiritual significance.
- Date: April 20 – May 21, 2025
- Location: Fukushima, Tokyo, Kamakura, Chiba, Aichi, and Yamanashi
All teachings & activities will be conducted in English with Japanese translation.
Tour Schedule
- April 20: Day of Mindfulness at Guzeiin Temple, Toyota
- April 22: Public Talk “Mindfulness and True Innovation for Tomorrow”, Nagoya
- April 27: Day of Mindfulness and Healing Walk, Fukushima
- April 29: Day of Mindfulness for Healthcare Professionals and Caregivers, Tokyo
- April 29: Wake Up Day, Nagoya
- May 2-6: Five-Day Family Retreat, Yamanashi (Mt. Fuji)
- May 8: Dialogue with Soto Zen, Kamakura
- May 10&11: A Weekend Retreat for Educators, Tokyo
- May 18: One Day Retreat at Peace Dojo (Permaculture Community), Chiba
- May 19: Day of Mindfulness at Browns Field (Eco Village), Chiba
- May 21: One Day Hiking Retreat, Kamakura
Registration & Contact
The registration pages are available in Japanese only. You are invited to register using AI translation. (You can view them in English on Google Chrome by clicking the 「・・・」 icon at the upper right corner and then selecting TRANSLATE.)
The translate function and this process may vary depending on the device (e.g., Apple or Microsoft, etc..) and/or browser(Google Chrome, Safari, etc..)
- Here is a Link to our Tour Information Site: https://tnhsangha.wixsite.com/pvjapantour2025/fuji-mindfulness-retreat2025
- For inquiries, please email: japan@plumvillage.org
The organizing team will prepare a list of recommended hotels for all overseas participants to book individually. (Estimated cost for accommodation: $50-60 per night.)
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