June 26 Only! Craft Your Own “Omamori” & Find Inner Peace with a Monk.

At Nara's Kohfuku-ji Temple, immerse yourself in Buddhist spirituality. Learn from Senior Monk Ryukai Kirimura and New York designer Zane, engage in prayer and sutra copying, then create your own one-of-a-kind omamori, a charm filled with your personal prayers. A truly meaningful experience awaits!

〇 Ryukai Kirimura, Senior Monk at Jūrin-in Temple

With over 25 years of experience as a monk, Ryukai Kirimura is a Senior Monk at the historic Jūrin-in Temple in Nara. Drawing on his extensive background, he organizes and leads workshops and lectures across Japan that explore how Buddhist teachings can be applied to daily life, sharing the depth and appeal of Buddhism with a wide audience.

〇 Zane, Designer from New York

After graduating from the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York, Zane moved to Osaka to study calligraphy, karate, and Japanese culture. He designs customized clothing that blends Eastern and Western aesthetics. With a profound love for Japan, Zane is also dedicated to sharing its culture and philosophy with the world.

Step before the Buddha and let the monk's chanting guide you. This rare chance to connect with your deepest self offers a tranquility hard to find in daily life.

Carefully transcribe sacred Sanskrit characters, a meditative practice that connects you with your inner prayers. These special characters, imbued with Buddhist meaning, will then be sealed inside your handmade omamori, becoming a powerful embodiment of your personal intentions.

Craft a one-of-a-kind omamori that seals in your transcribed sutra, Sanskrit characters, and deepest prayers. It's your personal "wish charm," an exclusive creation from this workshop that fits in your palm and offers quiet support.

Meet at the resting area in front of the Nan-endo (Southern Round Hall) at Kohfuku-ji Temple.

Receive Buddhist teachings from a monk.
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Prayer: With the teachings in your heart, quietly offer your prayers alongside the monk.
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Sutra Copying: Calm your mind and carefully transcribe each character of the Buddhist sutra to be sealed inside the omamori.
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Omamori Making: Infuse the insights and wishes gained through sutra copying and prayer into the creation of your unique omamori.

〇 Thein Min Swe, Myanmar
Japan is a very unique country, and I think there are many cultural activities to experience. Making charms is something that everyone should experience to make their time in Japan more meaningful.

〇 Kimie, Brazil
It's an experience I would recommend to anyone who loves knowledge about culture.

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