勝林寺 写経体験 仏の心と向きあい心を無にするひととき（お抹茶付き）＜東福寺駅＞

I understood a little of the meaning of the Heart Sutra. 般若心経の゙意味が少し解った

Reviewed by: ゆかりん

The paper had the Heart Sutra lightly sketched in pale ink, and I only had to trace it with a brush pen, but I found it surprisingly difficult and ended up taking just over an hour to finish. The character "mu" appeared repeatedly, leaving a strong impression on me. I interpreted it as a teaching that in this world and the next, both the body and emotions are originally nothing. It was an hour of intense focus as I copied the sutra. After the task, the matcha and sweets served to me helped to ease my tension.

あらかじめ゙用紙には薄墨で般若心経が下書きされており、筆ペンでなぞるだけなのに、どうも下手くそで難しい。
仕上げるまで１時間ちょっと掛かってしまった。
「無」という漢字がやたら何度も出てくるのが強く印象に残った。
この世もあの世も、肉体も感情も゙、元々何も無い、という教えなのか?と勝手に理解し、無我夢中で写経した１時間であった。
作業の後に出して頂いたお抹茶とお菓子に、ほっと緊張がほぐれた。

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I wonder if I was able to improve my concentration. 集中力を高めることができたかなぁ

Reviewed by: Mrun

I began by purifying my hands with a powder called zukō and silently reading a sutra book. I calmed my mind and started copying the sutras. Using an unfamiliar brush pen, I tried to apply minimal pressure, maintaining good posture as I slowly traced each character from the model. Hmm, it requires concentration... I traced the faintly written model, but for difficult characters, I searched for them in the sutra book I had just read. After about an hour, I finished writing and felt an indescribable sense of relief. The completed sutras could be taken home, offered, or placed inside an amulet (for a fee) to take home, providing various options. I chose to have mine offered. After that, I enjoyed matcha and sweets to conclude the experience. It was a calming and wonderful experience.

塗香（ずこう）と呼ばれる粉で、手を清め、お経本を黙読。心を落ち着かせ、写経を始めていきました。なれない筆ペンはなるべく力を入れず、姿勢を正し一筆ずつゆっくりお手本をなぞっていきました。う～ん、集中力が・・・いりますね。お手本（うっすらとかかれている）をなぞるも、難しい字は、先程読んだお経本から、探して。ゆっくり1時間弱。書き終えると、何とも言えないほっとした気持ちに。書き終えた写経は、持ち帰ることもできるし、奉納していただくこともでき、お守りの中に入れて（有料）持ち帰ることもできると選択肢がありました。私は、奉納してもらうことに。そのあと、お抹茶とお菓子をいただいて終了。心落ち着くいい体験でした。

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勝林寺 写経体験 仏の心と向きあい心を無にするひととき（お抹茶付き）＜東福寺駅＞

The staff were slow. スタッフがモタモタ

Reviewed by: にゃん

They were repeating the process of checking in one group at a time and providing explanations. As a result, we had to wait until the previous group's explanation was finished, and we could hear everything for the next group.

Perhaps because there were only two staff members, they couldn't keep track of each group's progress. Although we finished quickly, we couldn't raise our hands or go over to inform them, and even when everyone in our group was done, they didn't notice us. The matcha was served about ten minutes after the scheduled end time. The two staff members were busy working behind the calligraphy space and didn't have the capacity to pay attention to us.

Due to the staff not being attentive to our situation, it was noticeable that when one person in the group had an issue with their calligraphy pen ink not flowing, they had to ask someone else in the group for help, and those who hadn't received explanations had to ask members from other groups.

Overall, since this was a new experience for them, the staff gave the impression of being inexperienced. It seems it will take a few more years for them to become accustomed to this. Therefore, I won't be going back for a while and wouldn't recommend it.

1組ずつ受付して説明、を繰り返していました。そのため前の組への説明が終わるまで待たされ、さらに次の組への説明まで丸聞こえでした。
スタッフが2人しかいないせいか、各組の進捗状況まで気配りができていません。早く終わりましたが挙手するわけにも言いに行くわけにもいかず、同じ組の全員が終わっても気づいてもらえず、抹茶が出てきたのは予定終了時刻を10分ほど過ぎてからでした。2人のスタッフは写経スペースの後ろでずっと作業をしていて、こちらを気にする余裕はありませんでした。
スタッフがこちらの様子まで気が回らないため、グループの1人が写経に使う筆ペンのインクが出なくなった時の対応を同じグループの人に聞く、説明をされなかった人が他のグループの人に説明してもらうという疎漏な点が目立ちました。
総じて、写経体験を始めたばかりなのでスタッフが不慣れな印象です。スタッフが慣れるまで、あと数年かかりそうです。だから、当分は行きません。オススメもしません。

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勝林寺 写経体験 仏の心と向きあい心を無にするひととき（お抹茶付き）＜東福寺駅＞

Experience anything. なんでも体験

Reviewed by: aki

The Heart Sutra was a first experience.
If I concentrate, I wonder if I can finish it within the time limit.
Tracing was good.
It would have been even better with a paraphrase.

般若心経は初体験
集中すれば時間内に仕上げる事はできるかな
なぞり書き　良かった
意訳があればなお良かった

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勝林寺 写経体験 仏の心と向きあい心を無にするひととき（お抹茶付き）＜東福寺駅＞

Transcription experience 写経体験

Reviewed by: sakura

I had a sutra copying experience in a room with a very beautiful view. The tea and sweets we enjoyed afterward were also delicious, and I was able to spend a calming time.

とても景色の綺麗なお部屋で写経体験をさせていただきました。体験後にいただいたお茶とお菓子も美味しく、落ち着いた時間を過ごすことができました。

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Transcribing sutras experience 写経体験

Reviewed by: カオリ

I was able to spend a quiet time while gazing at the serene and beautiful courtyard. After the sutra copying, I enjoyed some matcha and sweets. After a moderate amount of fatigue, I was very healed while sipping matcha and admiring the beautiful garden in the tranquility.

閑静で美しい中庭を眺めながら　静かな時間を過ごせました。写経後、お抹茶をたてていただき、お菓子をいただきました。　程よい疲れのあとに　静寂な中、美しい庭を眺めながら　お抹茶をいただき、とても癒やされました。

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勝林寺 写経体験 仏の心と向きあい心を無にするひととき（お抹茶付き）＜東福寺駅＞

It has become a precious time. 貴重な時間になりました

Reviewed by: ともこ

I wanted to experience Zen meditation, so I applied in advance. I also found out that I could do sutra copying with a time difference, so I signed up for that as well.
The room for sutra copying was warm and cozy, which made me happy.
However, there were two brush pens provided, but both were worn out, and the tips were damaged. I realized right away that it was impossible to write neatly.
The previous guest took their time writing, but I finished quickly.
Since it was a special opportunity, I wished they could have provided newer brush pens.

坐禅体験がしたくて、先に申し込みしました。時間差で写経も出来るとわかり、こちらも申し込みしました。
写経のお部屋は暖房もきいていて、暖かく嬉しかったです。
ただ、２本筆ペンが用意してあったのですが、２本とも使い古されていて、ペン先が割れてしまい、書き始めてすぐ、キレイに書こうとしても無理なんだな、と思いました。
先客の方は時間をかけ書かれていましたが、私はさっさと書き終えてしまいました。
せっかくの機会なので、筆ペンは新しめのものを用意していただきたかったなぁと思いました。

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勝林寺 写経体験 仏の心と向きあい心を無にするひととき（お抹茶付き）＜東福寺駅＞

A space where you can clear your mind. 無心になれる空間

Reviewed by: てぃら

The printed sutras on the paper were somewhat stuck together, making it difficult to read some of the characters. Therefore, I opened the sutra book placed alongside to confirm the kanji while writing. It was very good to be able to clear my mind while writing. There was no air conditioning, only a fan. Although the outside temperature was 34 degrees, it was cooler than I expected, and the sound of wind chimes resonated in the space, which was purified by incense, making it quite comfortable.

After the sutra writing, you can either offer it to the temple or keep it as your own amulet. If you choose to keep it as an amulet, there is an additional fee of 300 yen.

In terms of infection control, hand sanitizer was provided, and participants were required to disinfect their hands. After the sutra writing, the temple staff disinfected the tables and other surfaces. Since there was no chatting during the writing, there was no risk of droplets spreading, and the matcha and sweets after the sutra writing were enjoyed quietly, as others continued writing around me. I was able to enjoy the sutra writing without much concern for infection. I would like to participate again when I visit Kyoto.

紙にお経の印刷があるのでそれをなぞって筆ペンで書く状態と口コミで見て実際に参加してみると、一部印刷がくっついていて書いてある文字がよくわからない時がありました。なので、一緒に置いてある経典を開きながら、経典で漢字を確認して書いていました。書いている間は無心になれるので非常に良かったです。クーラーもない、扇風機の風のみ。外気温は34度ありましたが、思ったよりも涼しくて、風鈴の音色が響き、お香で清められた空間で居心地が良かったです。
写経の後、お寺に収めることもできるし、自分だけのお守りにすることもできます。お守りにする場合は、別途300円かかります。

感染対策の面は、手指消毒用のアルコールが設置してあり、参加者は消毒が必要で。写経後は、お寺の方が机なども消毒されていました。写経中はおしゃべりすることも無いので、飛沫が飛ぶこともなく、写経後のお抹茶もお菓子も周囲で写経を継続している方がいらっしゃるので、静かにいただいています。
感染の心配はほとんどすることなく、純粋に写経を楽しむことができました。京都へ行った際は、再び参加したいと思います。

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勝林寺 写経体験 仏の心と向きあい心を無にするひととき（お抹茶付き）＜東福寺駅＞

Distractions are cleared away. 雑念が払拭されます

Reviewed by: ほたる

I had my first experience with sutra copying. I arrived a little late for the reception time, but I was warmly welcomed. Since I have back issues, sitting in a formal posture for zazen was tough, but I was able to do the sutra copying while sitting on a chair and enjoying the view of the autumn leaves of the maple trees in the garden, which was very lovely. I was surprised that the amount of work took more than an hour, but I immersed myself in the world of sutra copying for about an hour and a half. During the session, it seemed like people were constantly coming in for yoga and zazen experiences, and the staff at the reception were announcing loudly, which, along with the two people sitting behind me who were chatting away, became a distraction. However, I was happy to enjoy matcha and sweets afterward. I would like to do this again during a pleasant season.

写経体験を初めてしました。受付時間より少し遅れてしまったのですが温かく迎えていただきました。腰が悪いので座禅などの正座が厳しかったのですが写経は椅子に座った状態で前方のお庭のモミジの紅葉を見ながらできてとても素敵でした。思っていたより１時間では終らない量にびっくりしましたが、それでも何とか１時間半かけて夢中で写経の世界に浸りました。途中ヨガと座禅体験の人がひっきりなしにいらっしゃるようで、受付の方が大声で案内されていたのと、後ろの席に座った二人組がペチャクチャ話しながらやられていたのでそれが雑念となってしまいましたのが残念です。でも終わったらお抹茶と干菓子を頂き幸せでした。また季節の良い時期にやりたいと思います。

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勝林寺 写経体験 仏の心と向きあい心を無にするひととき（お抹茶付き）＜東福寺駅＞

I was able to spend a peaceful time. 心穏やかな時間を過ごせました

Reviewed by: ユチカ

There were many people in the temple grounds, possibly because it coincided with the Obon season. Those participating in the sutra copying experience were guided to a separate building, where they sat in chairs to write.

During the sutra copying, the only sound was the overwhelming chorus of cicadas, which added to the atmosphere. The ample spacing allowed me to concentrate on my writing without worrying about others. I was surprised at how quickly I was able to write, and I wish I had put a bit more heart into it.

The sweets that were served at the end were refreshing and provided a nice moment of relaxation. I thought it would be nice to visit again in a different season.

お盆時期と重なったからか、境内には多くの人がいました。
写経体験をする人は別棟に案内され、椅子に座っての写経でした。

写経中は降るようなセミの鳴き声だけが響いており風情があってよかったです。十分な間隔が取られていたため他の人を気にすることなく集中して写経することができました。意外と早く書けてしまったのでもう少し心を込めて書けばよかったと思っています。

最後に出てきたお菓子は涼しげでホッと一息つけました。
今度は季節を変えてまた行ってみたいなと思いました。

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勝林寺 写経体験 仏の心と向きあい心を無にするひととき（お抹茶付き）＜東福寺駅＞

I was able to spend a peaceful time in Kyoto. 京都での静かな時間を過ごせました

Reviewed by: 匿名希望の旅人

I had my first experience of sutra copying at Shōrin-ji, a sub-temple of Tōfuku-ji. While there were many international visitors for the zazen experience, I was the only one for the sutra copying. In a room facing a beautiful garden where the plum blossoms were beginning to bloom, the quiet experience of sutra copying was very delightful, allowing me to spend a tranquil time unique to Kyoto. It took longer than I expected, but it wasn't difficult, and I enjoyed reflecting on the meaning of each kanji character. Although it's a small temple, you can feel the thoughtful attention to detail for guests, creating a comfortable space. On my next trip to Kyoto, I would like to sign up for this experience again along with zazen. The price is reasonable, and I think it's a good location for a leisurely stroll while visiting other temples from Kyoto Station.

東福寺の塔頭の勝林寺さんで初めての写経を体験してきました。坐禅体験でたくさんの海外からのお客様がいらっしゃる中、写経体験は私ひとり。梅が咲き始めた美しいお庭に面したお部屋で、ひとり静かに体験する写経はとても妙味があり、京都ならではの落ち着いた時間を過ごせました。思っていたよりも時間がかかりましたが、難しさはなく、漢字一字一字の意味に思いを馳せつつ、楽しみました。こじんまりとしたお寺ですが、細かいところにお客様への心づかいが感じられ、心地よい空間でした。次回の京の旅では、坐禅体験と併せてまた申し込んでみたいと思います。お値段もお手頃だし、京都駅から他のお寺を回りながらぶらぶら散歩するのにも良いロケーションかと思います。

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Shakyo (Sutra Copying) at Shourinji Temple

Peaceful, amazing experience

Reviewed by: Carolyne

As I have been studying Japanese and also love Kanji I wanted to try this,experience. It was a very peaceful and relaxing experience, concentrating on the Shakyo to carefully copy it, while being in the beautiful environment of Shourinji temple. The view from the room is a beautiful garden. The tea and sweets at the end were really nice too and I felt so good afterwards. The lady who helped me was very friendly and helpful. The only negative was a lady and her young daughter who sat directly behind me after they finished theirs and whispered and giggled for about 10 minutes. Apart from that it was excellent and I would do it again.

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Shakyo (Sutra Copying) at Shourinji Temple

Lovely idea、badly informed.

Reviewed by: Stevie

It was a rather awkward experience sadly. I speak basic Japanese、slowly learning but the communication was terrible. Had the experience warned of this it wouldn't have been a problem as I'd have been better prepared. It says they speak some English. The woman who was organising me spoke zero English and when I apologised in Japanese and explained I understood little Japanese (in Japanese) it made no difference. She'd keep talking to me and I had no idea what was going on. She was lovely but I felt really uncomfortable.

After spending the time writing the sutra I didn't even get to keep it. She just took it and placed it under an incense stand with a bunch of others. There was no information on this or what they even do with it. I would have liked to take it away as a momento or have some sort of info on what happens with it next!

This experience is a lovely idea but you need to better inform the person taking part. This experience information certainly needs updating.

I did enjoy matcha and wagashi whilst sitting looking out a beautiful garden but that was the only part that was as it says in the description. No-one was around to check I was doing things right or wrong、i was simply placed in a room and left to it. Would not recommend at all、sorry.

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My first experience with shakyo (sutra copying). 初めての写経体験

Reviewed by: 嵐大好き親子

A few people were doing calligraphy, and after our zazen experience, we did shakyo (sutra copying). We started after purifying ourselves with powdered incense. At first, I was able to concentrate, but due to a bit of presbyopia, I gradually found it harder to see the small characters, and I think my writing became a bit messy. My daughter seemed to enjoy writing beautifully and concentrating on it. I was slightly distracted by the voices of those who had finished their calligraphy while I was still writing. I was surprised to find ice in the matcha after we finished, and it was a bit disappointing that there was too little matcha. The sweets were delicious, but I had imagined a nerikiri wagashi. I would like to experience shakyo at another temple as well.

写仏をされている方が数人居て、私達は座禅体験終了後に写経をしました。
手に粉のお香をつけ、お清めしてから始めました。
最初は集中してできるのですが、少し老眼のため、だんだんと小さい字がみずらくなり、字が乱れてしまったように思います。
娘は集中して綺麗に書けたことが楽しかったようです。写仏が終わられていた方たちの話し声が書いている途中、少し気になりました。
終了後のお抹茶に氷が入っているのにびっくり、お抹茶の量がちょっと少なすぎたのが残念でした。お菓子もおいしかったのですが、ねりきりの和菓子を想像していました。
また、別のお寺の写経も体験してみたいです。

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勝林寺 写経体験 仏の心と向きあい心を無にするひととき（お抹茶付き）＜東福寺駅＞

Calm your mind. 心静かに

Reviewed by: ミチヨ

I took on the challenge of copying the Heart Sutra for the first time. The temple staff were very kind. With the writing board provided, anyone can write beautifully. It was a quiet temple where I could proceed at my own pace, making for a fulfilling experience.

初めて般若心経の写経に取り組みました。お寺の対応が親切でした。下敷きがあるのでだれでも綺麗な字が書けます。静かなお寺で、マイペースで進めることもでき、充実したひとときでした。

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勝林寺 写経体験 仏の心と向きあい心を無にするひととき（お抹茶付き）＜東福寺駅＞

A moment of tranquility 静穏のひと時

Reviewed by: Chihiro

Since it was early in the season for autumn leaves, I picked up my brush while feeling the greenery. I spent a peaceful time enjoying the pleasant breeze. When I looked up, I was greeted by beautiful greenery, and I felt healed through my senses. I think early summer and early autumn, around the time of the autumn leaves, are the most comfortable.

紅葉の季節には早い時期なので、緑を感じながら筆をとりました。
気持ちのいい風を感じながら穏やかな時間を過ごしました。
ふと顔をあげると美しい緑、五感で癒された感じです。
初夏や初秋～紅葉辺りが一番気持ちいいと思います。

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勝林寺 写経体験 仏の心と向きあい心を無にするひととき（お抹茶付き）＜東福寺駅＞

A refreshing feeling. 清々しい気持ちに

Reviewed by: ねここ

The garden of the room I was shown to was very beautiful. It was a quiet place, and occasionally practicing sutra copying while looking at the garden made me feel refreshed.

通されたお部屋のお庭がとてもきれいでした。静かな場所で時々お庭は眺めつつ写経をすると、すっきりした気持ちになれました。

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