To deepen understanding of Japanese culture, the Kagoshima International Exchange Foundation will invite monks from Kojoji Temple and hold this event.
Would you like to take a break from your busy daily life and refresh yourself with self-reflection?
Then, this will be a great opportunity!
Try "shakyo (写経)", the practice of hand-copying Buddhist sutras by carefully writing each letter.
A sutra is a religious text or excerpt from Buddhist teachings, and copying the text by hand is thought to heighten awareness and calm your mind.

●For who： Foreign residents living, commuting, or attending school in Kagoshima City
●Fee： Free
●Capacity：8 foreign residents
●Application deadline： February 9th, 2024(Fri)
●How to apply
[By application Form]
Please click here for filling the form on the Kagoshima City International Exchange Center website.

[By e-mail]
Please write the information below and send it to kakusai@kiex.jp by e-mail.
① Name (Katakana) ② Nationality ③ Address ④ TEL ⑤ E-mail address
⑥ Please write “Experience sutra copying (A)”
* Please write "Japanese room event" in the subject line.