Seattle Koyasan

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12 pm, Noon, Saturday July 11 Pacific Time

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Mantra of Prostrations（普礼の真言）

"One who has thus come" (tathā-āgata) or "One who has thus gone" (tathā-gata)? To whom are we throwing our heartfelt full-prostrations? To inside or outside? One or infinity? If we misunderstand the intent behind the protocol, we can't communicate with the depth of the cosmos of the Esoteric Buddhism. Mantra of Prostrations is the gateway.                            

「かく来たりし者：如来」（タター・アーガタ）か、それとも「かく去りし者：如去」（タター・ガタ）か。我々はいったい誰に向かって五体投地（削る”の礼”）を捧げるのか。内なる存在か、それとも外に在る何者か。あるいは、単一の存在か、それとも無限の存在か。そのプロトコルの意図を誤れば、豊饒なる密教宇宙の内奥と交信することはできない。普礼の真言はゲートウェイです。

Fee: $30 for non-members

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1 pm, Sunday, July 12 Pacific Time

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‍Ven. Kiryu Shunga: Director Education Group and Head of International Bureau of Kongobuji / Head Priest, Ninotakiji

‍ Ven. Goto Yuei: Director Finance Affairs Dept of Kongobuji / Head Priest, Komyoji Henjoin

‍ Ven. Kondo Honjun: Director General Affairs Dept of Kongobuji / Head Priest, Koyasan Fumonin

‍ We will have the honor of hosting VIPs from Kongobuji Head Temple in Koyasan, Wakayama, Japan, this Sunday.

‍Whether you have been to Koyasan or not, as a practicing member of Seattle Koyasan Sangha, this is a great opportunity for you to meet with and ask anything you have been wondering about Shingon Buddhism, Kobo Daishi and Koyasan directly to the executive members of Kongobuji Head Temple in Japan. Please use the link in the email you receive after you register to submit your QUESTIONS by 9:00AM on 7/12(Sat) Pacific Time. It's a good occasion for you, our diligent remote members to get to know the core of the Head Temple, so don't hesitate!‍

‍There will be a Sunday Service before the Q&A session and a Dharma Talk by Ven. Kiryu follows.

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To accommodate the guests’ flight schedule, we will be starting the service at 1 PM Pacific, one hour later than usual.

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Admission: Free

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12 pm, Noon, Sunday July 19 Pacific Time

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Obon is the time when the spirits of the deceased return to this world. Your ancestors and those who used to be close to you are looking forward to spending a few days with you. Although normally you are too busy to contemplate on somebody already invisible, you shouldn't forget that your life is still an ongoing collaboration with them.

Please write names of your ancestors and beloved ones that you would like to honor and submit your application by Friday, July 17th. The temple prepares a toba-tablet with their names on it.

For individual sprit: $10/toba

For entire family lineage: $20/toba

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11 am, Saturday July 25 Pacific Time

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Kongōkai: Entering the Vajra World, Part 2

金剛界曼荼羅 Part 3

Join us as we journey into the two primary mandalas of Shingon: the Kongōkai (Vajra World) and Taizōkai (Womb World). This mini-series introduces the history and textual sources of the two mandalas, their layout and structure, the figures they depict, and the process of bodhisattva practice that they represent. Don't worry if you miss one part of the series — they are connected, but can stand alone too! This month we will conclude our introduction to the Kongōkai mandala with a focus on the path of bodhisattva practice represented therein.

Instructor: Dr. Ekai Casey Collins

Originally from the San Francisco Bay Area, Ekai Casey Collins moved to Vancouver in 2005 to study Asian languages and cultures at the University of British Columbia and completed his doctorate in May 2023. Ekai is one of Ven. Taijo’s disciples and works at the Vancouver School of Theology as Director of Inter-Religious Studies and Professor of Asian Religions.

Fee: $50 for non-members

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12 pm, Noon, Sunday July 26 Pacific Time

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Cut out hesitations. Burn out attachments. Regain your innate energy as a being.

躊躇を断ち切れ。執着を焼き尽くせ。あなたが元気（元の氣）を取り戻してこそ、世界も元気になる。See you in the fire!🙏 

During the ritual, Gomagi wish sticks will be burned in the fire embodying Fudo Myoo's gigantic compassion. You can purchase as many Gomagi sticks as you would like. Please provide your wish in English or Japanese in the space provided in the next screen. お願いは、日本語で書いていただいてもOKです。

Admission only：Free

One Gomagi Stick: $10

6 PM on Mondays

1 PM and 6 PM on Wednesdays

9 AM on Saturdays

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Beginning on Feb. 1, 2026, the following changes have taken effect for our meditation practices:

1. All participants are asked to have attended 10 Sunday Services prior to their first meditation session.

 2. Participation fee for non-members is $10 per session.

Annual members will continue to have access to meditations for free, or on a donation basis. Our Sunday Services will remain open and accessible to the public at no cost.

For details about the changes and the reason behind them, please read Ven. Taijo’s message by clicking the link above.

In-person only. Online classes are coming this summer!

4:40 PM Pacific to 5:40 PM on 1st - 4th Wednesdays

At Seattle Koyasan Dojo

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Pilates emphasizes attentive, intentional movement, a focus that parallels the Buddhist concepts of 調身・調息・調心: aligning the body, settling the breath, and steadying the mind.

Rooted in Pilates principles and supported by functional mat work, this all‑levels class builds core strength through body awareness, control, and mindful movement.

All class fees are donated 100% to Seattle Koyasan, offering a meaningful way to begin 2026 — strengthening your body while supporting the temple at the same time!

This is an in-person class held at the temple's dojo. Participants are encouraged to bring their own yoga mat; a limited number will be available to borrow.

Instructor: Ritsu Itoi

Ritsu is a Seattle‑based Pilates instructor integrating traditional movement training with contemplative practice. Her teaching highlights body awareness, functional strength, and the steadying presence of mindful attention.