6 Foreigner-Friendly Meditation Retreats in Japan
<p>S<strong>eeking a contemplative counterpoint</strong> to karaoke, conveyor belt sushi, and talking toilets? <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zazen" rel="noopener ugc nofollow" target="_blank">Zen meditation</a> retreats are a chance to slow down and immerse yourself in a fundamental part of Japanese inner life.</p>
<p>Let go of your preconceptions of an unflinching Zen master cracking the whip as you “chop wood and carry water.” Some of these retreats may be a demanding course for those who want to expand on a personal meditation practice, but others are ideal for those just trying to learn how to sit still for ten minutes. Tucked away in the countryside or hidden in the bustling city, these foreigner-friendly meditation retreats translate the uniquely Japanese way of Zen, straight from the source.</p>
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