2016 Portland Japanese Garden Presents Zen and Japanese Culture: A Lecture by Reverend Daiko MatsuyamaNEW

The Portland Japanese Garden Presents: Zen and Japanese Culture, a Lecture by Reverend Daiko Matsuyama. Zen has been influencing Japanese culture for almost 1,000 years. Its effects are present – if not always obviously – in everything from Japanese gardens to Japanese cuisine. Come hear from Zen Buddhist Reverend Daiko Matsuyama as he introduces Zen, and discusses how it's created such a rich Japanese culture.

Reverend Matsuyama has a unique background. Born in Kyoto in 1978, he attended six years of Catholic school before obtaining his first degrees in Sake and Food Systems and Multi-Functional Agriculture, both from The University of Tokyo.  Later, from 2003-2006, he trained at the Heirinji Zen Monastery eventually completed a pilgrimage where he walked 400 miles from the monastery to Taizoin.

In 2006, Reverend Matsuyama was appointed Deputy Head Priest of Taizoin Zen Buddhist temple in Kyoto. He hosted a G8 Summit Sherpa Meeting in 2008, and in 2009 was appointed as Visit Japan Ambassador. His passions include football, sake, and introducing the world to the off-the-beaten-track Kyoto. He is active as a tourism ambassador for Kyoto

Date
Saturday, July 23, 2016

Time
2-4pm

Location
Portland Art Museum, Miller Hall, 1219 SW Park Ave, Portland, OR 97205

Tickets available to the public starting June 21st

Reserve online or by calling: (503) 542-0280