Activities

Donations

Donations

Donations 'dana' Generosity The Triratna Tokyo Group is a small Buddhist community based on generosity. We have no outside funding or wealthy benefactors. We are a "dana economy", which means we rely on peoples generosity. People can give in many ways and we would...

Public Talk: Why I am Buddhist

Public Talk: Why I am Buddhist

Join Rob Wood, a Triratna Buddhist training for ordination, as he shares his journey into Buddhism. With extensive travels and five years of teaching in Thailand, Rob has gained a deep understanding of how Buddhist practice weaves into daily life across cultures. Expect an evening of warmth, humor, and depth as he shares his story.

What is Buddhism?

What is Buddhism?

What is Buddhism? What is a Buddhist?
What does it mean today? Can we practice Buddhism Full-time without being a Monk or a Nun?
Over the weeks we will explore this theme on Saturday’s, in Shinjuku, Tokyo

Guest Speaker from Berlin

Guest Speaker from Berlin

~Saturday 15th Feb 9:30 – 11:30~
Join experienced Buddhist Order members Dharmasara (Berlin) and Aryapala (Australia) for an in-depth meditation workshop in Shinjuku, Tokyo. This session, conducted in English, provides practical guidance on meditation techniques, posture refinement, and integrating meditation into daily life. In the second half, Dharmasara will offer a concise yet insightful presentation on the role of meditation within Buddhism, exploring its transformative potential beyond relaxation. Read more…

Developing your meditation technique between meditations

Developing your meditation technique between meditations

This Saturday 18 January, Shinjuku
Discover how to deepen your meditation practice between sessions with guidance from Jñānamudra, a Buddhist Order member. Join us every Saturday morning in central Tokyo for meditation in English, fostering mindfulness that extends into daily life.

Day Retreat. Shinjuku, Tokyo

Day Retreat. Shinjuku, Tokyo

Saturday 8 February 10:30 – 16:30.
~ 2025 ~

***FULL! WAITING LIST ONLY***
Join us for a transformative day retreat in Tokyo, exploring the Buddhist practice of *metta*—loving-kindness. Through meditation, discussion, and inquiry, discover how to cultivate compassion and bring greater meaning to your life.

What is faith in Buddhism?

What is faith in Buddhism?

オーストラリア出身のアリアパラ氏がマインドフルネス瞑想を紹介します。また、自分に合った座り方についても教えてくれます。

Meditation and Buddhism Drop – in Class

Meditation and Buddhism Drop – in Class

オーストラリア出身のアリアパラ氏がマインドフルネス瞑想を紹介します。また、自分に合った座り方についても教えてくれます。

Visiting Order member from New Zealand

Visiting Order member from New Zealand

結婚を機にニュージーランドに移住し、昨年現地で得度したシュラダロチャニ(信輝)がマインドフルネス瞑想を紹介します。各人に合った座り方もご案内します。

Online Meditation and Buddhism Classes

Online Meditation and Buddhism Classes

Every Monday Night, 8pm Tokyo time
learn meditation in English online followed by a short presentation on aspects of Buddhism.

Full meditation and posture instruction. Led meditation of either the mindfulness of breathing or the metta bhavana (loving kindness). We alternate each Monday.

Offering tools for everyday life. 8pm Tokyo time.

No need to bring anything, openness and curiosity is all you need!

June Meditation Classes Tokyo

June Meditation Classes Tokyo

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開催日:6/ 8(土) ・15(土) ・22(土) 開催時間:11:00~ 12:30

Tokyo Meditation Workshops June 2024.
Date: 6/ 8(Sat) ・15(Sat) ・22(Sat) ・29(Sat)

11:00 – 12:30

All welcome!

Join us on MeetUp for information on regular classes in Tokyo

Join us on MeetUp for information on regular classes in Tokyo

Discover inner peace in Tokyo! with our regular meditation classes. Join MeetUp for regular information on classes and join a supportive community focused on mindfulness and well-being through Buddhist insights. Let’s work together on personal development with guidance in a kind and friendly environment.

Introductory Meditation and Buddhism

Introductory Meditation and Buddhism

Saturday, February 3, 2024
9:30 AM to 11:30 AM JST

Guest Order member Aryapala will introduce you to a meditation then talk about the greatest miracle of all according to Buddha: the power to change.

Come and find out how to shift your responses, perspectives, and mindset from reactive to creative. Join us at 9:30am for meditation and delve into Buddhist teachings on the profound potential for personal transformation.

No need to bring anything, openness and curiosity is all you need!

Journey into Meditation and exploring Buddhism with Aryapala

Journey into Meditation and exploring Buddhism with Aryapala

SAT, JAN 27 · 11:30 AEDT
Journey into Meditation and exploring Buddhism with Aryapala.

Guest speaker Aryapala, who is a member of the Triratna Buddhist Order, will be presenting a session on meditation and various aspects of Buddhism.

Saturday Morning Meditation

Saturday Morning Meditation

Start your weekend with a refreshing dose of tranquility and inner peace!

Experience the transformative power of an introductory meditation session paired with fundamental posture guidance.
Join us in a warm and inviting atmosphere where we’ll guide you through the essentials of meditation posture, a mindful body awareness reflection, and introduce two effortlessly integrable meditations for your daily routine. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced practitioner, everyone is welcome—no prior experience necessary, and there’s no need to bring anything except your open mind and curiosity.

Future Dharma Tokyo

Future Dharma Tokyo

Future Dharma writes

We are delighted to be able to support a new pioneering group in the Japanese capital, Tokyo. FutureDharma has committed to fund £3000, over a three year period, to support Order Member Aryapala in setting up this new Triratna Sangha with Shraddharocani.

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