>> Monastery（Sodo） >> Each dormitory
・Sodo is also called “Buddha fostering Sodo” through training of daily observances.
・The daily life of Sodo starts from dawn zazen, morning meal and finish by evening zazen.
・The statue of Bodhisattva Monju administering wisdom is enshrined on the top of altar.
・Accommodation of monks are total 60 seats.（48 inside 12 outside）
・Thirty six racks are equipped to accommodate personal belongings like bed clothes and luggages.
・Under the prostration dais, front and back of Holy monk altar, there are braziers for charcoal.
・Eating bowls hang over the racks.
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1, Reikotai hall
Rooms for abbot, other high-rank zen masters, and guests
2, Jusenkaku hall
Monk’s dormitory was built in 2010 for the use of lecture and meal.Furthermore there are dormitories for rector’s assistant and cook.
3, toilet
Toilet is called “Tosu” where Ususama king is enshrined.
4, bathroom
Baddabara is enshrined in the bath and official bathing days are only fours and nines day. However, occasional bathing is permitted as ”Rinkan”.
Bathroom, toilet and sangha hall are called three silent Dojo where no utterance is allowed.
5, each dormitory
On the first floor, there are Reikoutai hall and dormitories for west hall master, rear hall master, rector master, acolyte and kitchen.
On the second floor, dormitories for manager, hall prefect and nursing.
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