Zazen at Fukuoka

Hello,

does anybody know of a place to practice zazen at or near Fukuoka? I know that there are several temples in Kyoto that are open for public zazen sessions, e.g., one day per week. Now I'm searching for such a possibility at Fukuoka. The closer to "Nishi-ku" the better, but any idea would be welcomed.

Thanks in advance,
Kai

According to web information, the zazen practices are held at Shofukuji temple in Hakata ward, on second and the fourth Sunday of each month.
http://www.shofukuji.or.jp/zazen/index.htm
Time: from 6:00 to 8:00 AM
Costs: 1000yen
You must continue participate more than a year. (They wrote)

The temple is located at north of Gion station of subway Kuko line.
http://www.shofukuji.or.jp/access/index.htm
Official website of the temple
http://www.shofukuji.or.jp/index.html
Information in English
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sh%C5%8Dfuku-ji_(Fukuoka)

Sorry. I don't know in detail, because I don�ft live in Fukuoka now and don�ft know zen at all.

Sorry. Here is information about Shofukuji in this website, Japan-guide.
http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e4804.html

Hello,

thank you for your answer. Judging from the web page, the temple is surely worth a visit, so it was a good hint.

Unfortunately, I won't be able to meet the "1 year minimum" requirement, spending only 4 months in Fukuoka.

If there are any other ideas, I'd be interested to hear them.

Thanks,
Kai

I suppose they will allow your short term if you want to practice zazen sincerely.
I suppose they merely want to avoid a person of curiosity only.

I recommend you visit the temple and ask them.

Hello,

OK, that sounds reasonable. I will give it a try - especially since I plan to visit the temple anyway.

It may take a while, but I'll post the result here (if I remember ^_^).

Kai