Shafutsu (Drawing Buddha Images)

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  • Once you finish drawing, recite the Heart Sutra and offer incense. You can either take home your artwork or make a donation of it.

    Once you finish drawing, recite the Heart Sutra and offer incense. You can either take home your artwork or make a donation of it.

  • In addition to Shabutsu, you can also practice Shakyo (copying sutras). Clear your mind, focus, and you will feel a sense of accomplishment when you see the completed work.

    In addition to Shabutsu, you can also practice Shakyo (copying sutras). Clear your mind, focus, and you will feel a sense of accomplishment when you see the completed work.

Address

1505 Kawasaki, Hiji Town, Hayami District, Oita Prefecture

Business hours

Reception Hours: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Prices
Offering: Donations, voluntary contributions (20 to 120 minutes, varies by individual)
Holidays
Irregular holidays
Homepage
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Enquiries
Business Name: Choinichiji Temple
Contact Person: Takugen Kudo
Phone Number: 0977-72-2684
Email Address: None
Parking lot
Parking available
Access
It is about a 20-minute walk or a 6-minute drive from JR Youkoku Station.
Best Viewing Times / Seasons
All seasons.
Others
・Please come in good health.
・Avoid coming immediately after a meal.
・There may be days when registration is not available.

Plan Description

Experience the art of Shabutsu, where you copy the image of Buddha with a meditative mind.

At Asahi Temple, situated on a small hill with a picturesque rural landscape, you can engage in Shabutsu and Shakyo in the temple’s impressive main hall. Shabutsu involves placing paper over an original drawing of a deity like Kannon or Yakushi Nyorai and tracing it. After about three minutes of calming your breath and meticulously tracing the lines, you will gradually achieve mental concentration. Although it seems simple to just trace the lines, it is surprisingly challenging and is also known as "writing Zen" for clearing the mind. "Focusing on the task at hand is crucial," says the head priest.

Number of Users

Available for individuals.

Duration

20 to 120 minutes, depending on the person.

What You Need

Writing tools. Brush pens are available for purchase at the temple (300 yen).
Reservation Method

By phone
Reservation Deadline

The day before

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