Shofukuji Temple is a popular tourist destination in Fukuoka frequently referred to as the first Zen temple in Japan. One of the temple’s most famous former abbots is the Edo period monk Sengai, who was well known for his charming, kawaii paintings and illustrations. To mark the anniversary of Sengai’s passing on October 7, 1837, Shofukuji is hosting a series of special events this Autumn, including special viewings of the temple’s most prized possessions, open air tea ceremonies, and sutra transcriptions.
Shofukuji: Week Long Event to Celebrate the Life of Sengai
• 10/1 (Sun.) ~ 10/7 (Sun.)
• Viewing temple’s prized possessions: 10/4 (Wed.) ~ 10/7 (Sun.) (13:00 ~ 14:30)
• Open air tea ceremony: 10/7 (Sun.) ~ 10/8 (Mon.) (10:00 ~ 15:00)
• Sutra transcription: 10/1 (Sun.) ~ 10/8 (Mon.) (08:00 ~ 15:30)
• ¥1,000 (viewing temple’s prized possessions) (application required) / ¥500 (open air tea ceremony) / ¥1,500 to ¥2,000 (sutra transcription)
• Shofukuji Temple
• 6 Gokushomachi, Hakata-ku
• 092-291-0775 (Shofukuji Temple)
• http://www.gokusho.info/info/eventinfo/2017/10/sengai2017.html
