A Glimpse of Kōshōji

Photo Gallery

Moments captured at the temple — contemplative gardens, shared laughter, and the quiet dignity of a living tradition.

Pierre in the meditation hall

Pierre in the meditation hall

A group visit

A group visit

A moment of convivial exchange

A moment of convivial exchange

Haiku composition atelier

Haiku composition atelier

Walking through the temple with Pierre

Walking through the temple with Pierre

Meeting with Mr Kikkawa, the main abbot

Meeting with Mr Kikkawa, the main abbot

Learn about Zen with a professional teacher

Learn about Zen with a professional teacher

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Intuitive and engaging, our lectures await you

A private meeting

A private meeting

Exploring the garden grounds

Exploring the garden grounds

Pierre wearing a kesa garb

Pierre wearing a kesa garb

Pierre hitting the "gyoban" fish-gong

Pierre hitting the "gyoban" fish-gong

Walking the temple path

Walking the temple path

Finding stillness at Kōshōji

Finding stillness at Kōshōji

In the heart of the temple

In the heart of the temple

Entering the sacred space

Entering the sacred space

A moment of silent teaching

A moment of silent teaching

"Zafu" cushion for zazen meditation practice

"Zafu" cushion for zazen meditation practice

Pierre explaining the Way

Pierre explaining the Way

First light at Kōshōji

First light at Kōshōji

A portrait of practice

A portrait of practice

An encounter along the way

An encounter along the way

Meet Mr Kikkawa, the main abbot

Meet Mr Kikkawa, the main abbot

A family moment in the temple garden

A family moment in the temple garden

Experience together as a family

Experience together as a family

Learning together as a family

Learning together as a family

A first step

A first step

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