What is the Tokyo Temple Festival “Mukogen”

The first time I learned about “Mukogen” was in June 2012. It was when I received the 2nd leaflet from Tomomitsu-kun, hosted by “Mukogen,” which was held 2 months ago.
“Wow, that's a really exciting event.”
“I would like to hear the Tendai Statement as a monk myself”
“It's amazing to host such a big event even though I'm young!”
I felt a lot of things, but I never dreamed that after a few months, I would be involved (involved) in the 3rd session (laughs).

The trigger was the workshop “Death Experience Trip,” which I was interested in taking, and later held. Tomomitsu took the course last summer, and I want him to do it at Mukogen 2013! It made me think that.
http://www.higan.net/news/2012/10/sinotaikenws.html

Actually, unlike other programs, this work is not Buddhist, and the content was originally aimed at medical personnel. It's a bit different in that sense, but it's also true that monks who are often involved in death have found meaning in serving as facilitators, and it has received the interest of many people. We have decided to cooperate with you.

It goes back and forth, but I met Tomomitsu-kun at the “Future Chief Priest School,” where people learn and think about the future of temples across denominations. By going here, my sense of sectarian religion was slowly melting away.
http://www.higan.net/juku/

“Wouldn't it be better to focus on what we want to do and cooperate instead of looking at differences between denominations?” While this kind of thinking has grown, this mukogen transcends religion, let alone denomination, and is about to grow into a larger event with the cooperation of Shinto.

No, maybe it's trying to grow from just an event to a “movement.”
I think it's fun and meaningful to be able to put yourself away without getting caught up in that vortex...

I would be happy if many people (of course, many people) who usually have few opportunities to come into contact with Buddhism will apply and feel close to Buddhism.

“Mukogen (Kogen)” is counting the 3rd time this year.
I remember the last time I participated in Futsu as a customer. The main hall was full of people, the presiding over Mr. Tomomitsu's Road to Bozu story was interesting, and aren't you particularly interested in Buddhism? My wife was also moved, the Tendai statement was solemn, the Shojin Ryori bento looked delicious, and the temple was completely a “DJ booth.”
Then, on 2013/4/29 (Monday/holiday), the 3rd “Mukogen”. Both quantity and quality have been enhanced.

Well, this year's theme for Mukogen is “Can You Hear Your Own Words?”

I think in society, what we do is viewed as our own value. An hourly wage of 900 yen, a monthly salary of 10,000 to 10,000 yen, going to college, or a role within the family.
But there are places where we have taken that kind of label, right? That's because the label is just attached (by myself, from the surroundings). Once taken, it might be fair to say “my true self.”
So what should we do to become aware of our “true self”?

“Can you hear my words?”

Also to become aware of your “true self.” Also, in order to accept facts as certain when they are confronted with unreasonable and unconvincing facts.
I want people to feel a different point of view from “Mukogen,” which is different from the point of view where value and meaning can only be found when viewed by people.
This is where the significance, potential, and appeal of the temple festival “Mukogen” lies!

And... I said something tough, but don't be prepared like that, I think you should enjoy it.
A temple festival where you can honestly say that it's fun to go! That is the source of inspiration.

“A Night of Dialogue at a Temple” @Shotokuji (17:00-19:30)
I hope you will honestly be delighted with the “Night of Dialogue at the Temple,” which I participate in, which is fun to go to, and that vegetarian cuisine is delicious.
http://www.higan.net/kohgen/2013/04/post-4.html
Starting with a greeting, they are divided into small groups and enjoy an hour of conversation.
Then, listen to the puja of Mr. Hiramatsu, the chief priest of Shotoku-ji Temple, and share time while having a vegetarian lunch.

A place to listen and think through dialogue, look back at yourself, and connect to practice. That is a night of conversation at a temple. The theme this time is “relationships.” Please tell us about your “relationship.”

On April 29th, Shotoku-ji Temple will participate as a venue for “Mukogen.”
“Mukogen” is an event for young people to experience Buddhism rather than logic.
This time, “Can you hear my own words?” You will be asked to experience various things under the theme.

So what is the meaning of Shotokuji participating in “Mukogen”?

Shotoku-ji Temple will participate as a “temple of dialogue.”
What is the workshop you are in charge of

“Night of Dialogue at the Temple” decided on the theme with the monk, discussion, and puja. We chatted while having vegetarian cuisine. The theme this time is “relationship”!
“Death Experience Trip” Mementomori (thinking about death) by simulating one's own death
Experience Go at the main hall of “Otera de Igo”. We face each other one-on-one with simple rules. A Go match is called “hand talk,” and each move is a deep dialogue.
“Dinner in the Dark” blocks vision and has vegetarian cuisine.” We sincerely face “food” that supports “life.”
Ikebana experience at the main hall of Ikebana.

As a temple of the Shinshu sect, you will experience Buddhism with a focus on puja and round-table discussions.

As social animals, the best experience humans have is communicating with the same humans.
While it is the number one cause of stress, it is also the greatest essence of hope.
Even though it's the least reliable, it's the only one.
That's communication.
It's a human relationship.

A temple for “dialogue,” which is the fundamental first step.
I want it to be a temple where you can experience that.

“Temple of Dialogue” Shotoku-ji

Please come and visit us.

What do temples and monks do? Normal people think so, right? I was also curious and uneasy about what kind of life I was living before I became a monk. However, monks are people, so they worry and enjoy themselves in the same way. I think it's an event you can feel close to. Let's have fun with the monk.