[5/15 9:30] Karate

When people hear the word "karate," many may think of martial arts or combat sports, but karate is not simply about acquiring techniques; it is also a discipline that trains the mind. Funakoshi Gichin, who built the foundations of modern karate, studied Zen at Engakuji Temple in Kamakura under the abbot Furukawa Ekun, learning the teachings of Zen. Resonating with the Zen spirit of Kamakura, you will master the "emptiness" hidden within the forms - join us for a special experience of experiencing the Zen spirit that is the essence of karate in the rich natural environment of Engakuji Temple.