Take a closer look. Koei-Kan Bellevue Video.
September 7, 2008 at 11:12 pm | In Budo | Leave a CommentTags: bellevue washington, Bogu, Karate, Koei-Kan, koeikan, Martial Arts
Bellevue Karate
March 2, 2008 at 9:58 pm | In Community Building | Leave a CommentTags: Bellevue, Bogu, Brian Frost, full-contact, Jack Sabat, Kancho Onizhi, Karate, Koei-Kan, Koei-Kan Karate-Do, koeikan, Martial Arts, Sharif Robles, sparring, Washington
Zen Sitting Group New class time, Saturday MORNINGS 7:30am (may be 8:00am)
November 13, 2007 at 11:06 am | In Community Building | Leave a CommentNote: Kosho will determine start time upon his return from Japan next week.
December 1, 2007 is when the morning session starts.
7:30am Shijo (starting bell)
8:00am Kinhin (slow walk)
8:10am Chukai (break)
8:15am Shijo
8:45am Sutra Chanting
8:50am Tea, Reading Discussions
10:00am Ho Zen (end)
We are from the Soto Zen Tradition. This group is for you if you are curious about Zen practice, or you are a Zen practitioner looking to develop a practice with mentorship and camaraderie.
We conduct a formal weekly class on Saturday mornings which includes Zazen, Kinhin, Chanting, Tea and Zen Chat. We also have readings and Dharma discussions. Our guide is Kosho Itagaki, a Zen priest, born, educated and ordained in Japan. Our venue is the Academy of Koei-Kan Karate-Do.
Our group hosts Zen retreats and special events, such as Tea Ceremony, workshops and shared meals. We plan to travel to Japan in late 2008 to visit Buddhist Temples and attend ceremony. Dokusan is available through Kosho-San.
We are developing a Northwest Zen Community and Center to foster Zen practice. A core value for our group is social responsibility that is contributing to the well-being of the communities we live in.
Green October 2007
October 8, 2007 at 10:07 pm | In Sustainablity | Leave a CommentTags: , Green, Puget Sound, sustainable, Sustainablitly
Seattle/Puget Sound area hosts a month of sustainable events. Not to be missed. http://www.greenoctober2007.com/
Tea Ceremony and Lecture with Tea Master Paul Motoyoshi
September 18, 2007 at 2:41 pm | In Budo, Community Building, Zen | Leave a CommentTags: Budo, Japanese Tea Ceremony, Martial Arts, Tea Ceremony, Zen
Bellevue zen sitting group and the Academy of Koei-Kan Karate-Do Presents
September 22, 6:00 p. m. ~ 8:30 p.m.
A Saturday evening Tea Ceremony and Budo and Zen Lecture by Paul Motoyoshi with Zen Sitting.
Tea Maker (Chajin)
Paul Motoyoshi has been making tea for 38 years (Paul is 62 years old). The Tea Ceremony or Chanoyu is a coming together of host and guests through the enjoyment of tea. He received his black tea robe when he was 24 years old, and since then has learned that the true taste of tea comes from such invisible flavors as appreciation, work, and genuineness of spirit. For those interested, please see the following website of the Omote Senke:http://www.omotesenke.jp/english/tobira.html
Note: The present Iemoto (14th Generation Grand Tea Master), Jimyosai (1938-) has continued the tradition of Omotesenke chanoyu to the present day.
Location: The Koei-Kan
1910 132nd Ave. NE, #11
Bellevue, Washington, 98005
5:30 p.m. ~ Beginners arrive for mentorship of evenings event
5:50p.m. ~ Arrive and prepare yourself for ceremony
6:00 p.m. ~ Tea Ceremony
Tea Master: Mr. Paul Motoyoshi
Instruction for Tea Ceremony
Tea Ceremony (40 minutes)
Lecture
“Tea, Budo and Zen”
Zen Sitting (Zazen)
Closing Tea Ceremony
8:30 p.m.~ End
Suggested donation $15.00 –25.00
Bellevue Zen Sitting Group Forming
July 6, 2007 at 8:38 am | In Zen | Leave a CommentTags: Buddhism, meditation, Soto Zen, Zazen, Zen, Zendo
Saturdays beginning July 14th from 6-8PM at the Academy of Koei-Kan Karate-Do. 1910 132nd Ave. NE, #11 Bellevue, WA 98005
Ongoing: Beginners are welcome.
Zen meditation: zen sitting (zazen), zen walking (kinhin), tea, Zen chat
Kosho Itagaki will be doing Zen introductions. He is a Soto Zen Priest who is warm and friendly with a great vision to build community.
I hope you can join us.
THERAPEUTIC TOUCH
May 6, 2007 at 5:19 am | In Influences | Leave a CommentDeveloped through the collaboration of a nursing professor and a spiritual healer, Therapeutic Touch is based on ancient energy healing methods. Practitioners, primarily nurses, are trained to feel or sense energy imbalances in the client and to use laying on of hands to disperse blocks and channel healing forces to the client’s body. The therapist uses a light touch or holds the hand above the body, with the client generally seated. Meditation is used by the therapist to center herself and strengthen her connection to the client’s energy system. Therapeutic Touch has been applied in an assortment of medical situations, including the care of premature infants and emergency room patients. It is known to induce a state of relaxation within minutes. Therapeutic Touch is considered safe because of its gentle, noninvasive approach. Developers of this technique affirm that everyone has the potential to heal with Therapeutic Touch and may be taught the methodology in one day.
For this definition and more visit: http://www.massagetherapy.com/glossary/index.php
DEEP TISSUE MASSAGE
May 6, 2007 at 5:17 am | In My Massage Modalities | Leave a CommentTechniques that utilize deep-tissue/deep-muscle massage are administered to affect the sub-layer of musculature and fascia. These techniques require advanced training and a thorough understanding of anatomy and physiology. The muscles must be relaxed in order to effectively perform deep-tissue massage, otherwise tight surface muscles prevent the practitioner from reaching deeper musculature. It helps with chronic muscular pain and injury rehabilitation and reduces inflammation-related pain caused by arthritis and tendinitis. It is generally integrated with other massage techniques.
For this definition and more visit: http://www.massagetherapy.com/glossary/index.php
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