Ori-ori Sanpai

Saihoji has woven a long history of 1300 years, going through repeated periods of devastation and revival.
Today exists because of this accumulated history.
We too are part of this history, and we are beings that connect history to the future.

We will be holding a special program for only two days, where you can experience this "Multi-Layered Passage of Time" from various perspectives.
As a first-ever attempt, we have created a space where you can connect with Saihoji's history through art.

The theme is "Multi-Layered Passage of Time".
For this project, the emerging and innovative artist Kenryou Gu has created an artwork. Gu reconstructs the sensory experiences gained during his time spent at Saihoji and shows the profound world woven by its history.
Practicing zazen and engaging with art, followed by time spent in the garden, you'll find yourself filled with new realizations, offering an opportunity to expand your perspective and soul.
We invite you to experience a deeper dialogue with your true self.

After practicing zazen and appreciating the artwork, please enjoy the winter garden.
During this period, a new garden path is being created as part of a restoration project to revive a water canal. Please also take the time to observe the evolving state of the garden.*
*Please note that some areas of the garden may not be accessible, and there may be some noise due to the restoration work.
Further details about the restoration work: “A Canal Connecting Us to the Past”

[Dates and Start Time]
February : 9(Sun) 2:15 pm
February : 10(Mon) 1:00 pm
*The meeting time is 5 minutes before each session.
*Reception opens : 2 months before a desired date
*Deadline : 4 days before a desired date
[Required Time]
Approx. 60 min.
*After the program, please feel free to take your time until closing time if you like.

[Qualified]
Saihokai members
*aged 13 or older at time of visit. Accompanying persons need not be members.
(About Membership)
[Admission fee]
10,000 yen
*Our system usage fee of 110 yen (tax included) will be charged per person per visit, aside from admission fee.
[Language]
Japanese

[Artist]
Kenryou Gu
Kenryou Gu was born in Kyoto and raised in Shanghai, and now lives and works in Kyoto. He earned his BFA in Photography at Kyoto University of the Arts (formerly Kyoto University of Art and Design), studying abroad at the École nationale supérieure de la photographie in Arles, France.
Gu’s work captures at once the sensations of the body moving through space as well as the accumulation of sights and scenes, then uses photography as a device through which to transform and reconfigure this information in wide-ranging ways. His unique method of weaving together time and space uncovers latent and unknown contexts that lie behind the information he collects.

[Important notes when reserving your visit]
-The garden paths are not wheelchair accessible, as the temple grounds include steps and areas covered in gravel.
-There is no heating system during zazen meditation, so please come in warm clothes.
-If it is hard for you to sit on a floor, you can practice zazen in a chair.
[Change/Cancellation]
The date and time of the visit cannot be changed. If you wish to change the date and time of your visit, please cancel your reservation and make a new one. Cancellations (including reduction in the number of participants) will be subject to the following cancellation fees.
Cancellation fees:
(Up to 4 days before) Free of charge
(3 days before - 1 day before) 50%
(On the day of your visit) 100%
*The system usage fee(110 yen including tax per person)  is not refundable regardless of the date of cancellation.