RESCHEDULED DUE TO COVID-19!
NEW DATES: SEPT 3-5, 2021
SHUGENDO
Empowerments and Teachings
in Wisconsin, USA
with special guest
KAKUDO MITSUNAGA DAI-AJARI
and led by
SHOKAI KOSHIKIDAKE SOKE
We regret that our October 2020 event has been rescheduled due to travel uncertainties connected to the Covid-19 pandemic. But NEW DATES are confirmed for 2021. We will begin taking registrations in fall, 2020. Please see our EVENTS page for other USA training opportunities in 2020.
Koryu Shugen Honshu and its associated organization International Shugendo Association (ISA) invite you to this remarkable event: the first visit of Kakudo Mitsunaga Ajari to the USA. This is a precious opportunity to receive empowerments and teachings from both him and his student Shokai Koshikidake Soke, Headmaster of the Mt. Koshikidake tradition of Shugendo.
The event location is Korinji, a Buddhist monastery on 17 forested acres 50 miles northwest of Madison, Wisconsin (about 7 miles north of the town of Reedsburg). Registration is limited.
KAKUDO MITSUNAGA DAI-AJARI is a Tendai Buddhist master and among the most eminent Japanese Buddhist figures today. He is famous as one of the "marathon monks" of Mt. Hiei, having completed the sennichi kaihogyo training - perhaps the most physically grueling spiritual practice in the world. Over a course of seven years he walked between 30 and 84 km on foot each day in the mountains - up to 200 days a year - as part of this practice. (A documentary featuring Mitsunaga Ajari may be seen here).
SHOKAI KOSHIKIDAKE SOKE is the Headmaster of Mt. Koshikidake Shugendo, and chief priest of Kannon-ji temple where that tradition has historically been centered. Aside from being the heir of his family's Shugendo tradition, he trained as a Tendai priest and in the Shugendo of Mt. Haguro's Kotaku-ji Shozen-in. He has devoted himself to restoring and preserving Shugendo teachings, and spreading them worldwide. To this end, in 2005 he founded Koryu Shugen Honshu - a recognized religious organization in Japan.
MAIN EVENT:
Friday September 3, 2021
7-9pm
Saturday September 4, 2021
9am-12pm and 2-5pm
Sunday, September 5, 2021
9am-12pm and 2-5pm
Exact activities and daily schedule to be determined by the teachers, but will include:
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Kanjo (empowerments) and instruction in Shugendo practices
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Goma (fire ceremony) conducted by Mitsunaga Ajari
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Lecture by Mitsunaga Ajari about Buddhism, his life and practice
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Cha-kai (tea ceremony gathering) offered by Jun Kawamura Sensei
***ADDITIONAL EVENT FOR ISA MEMBERS ONLY***
On Tuesday and Wednesday before the main event Koshikidake Soke will give Shugendo instruction to his students:
Tuesday October 13
7-9pm
Wednesday Oct. 14
10am-12pm and 2-5pm
EVENT LOCATION:
KORINJI MONASTERY
S470 Hirst Road
Reedsburg, Wisconsin USA 53959
DONATION AND ACCOMMODATIONS:
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***EARLY REGISTRATION DISCOUNT***
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***SPECIAL MONASTERY STAY OPPORTUNITY***
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REGISTRATION:
WE WILL BEGIN TAKING REGISTRATIONS IN FALL 2020
Early Registration Rate Currently Available!
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