![]() Therefore, it’s important to check the details carefully for each location to find the most suitable fit for you. Each location offers slightly different expectations and opportunities, including cleaning and cooking duties, meditation, and sutra reading, as well as accessibility for children and non-Japanese speaking foreign guests to stay. The list of specific temples across Japan that are partnering with Tera Ango currently stands at four (already one more than at its launch), with plans to continue expanding. Tera Ango hopes to revive interest in temples while also forging new connections with local communities, especially among younger generations. The absence of overseas tourists paying to stay in pilgrim’s lodgings throughout the pandemic has also hit hard. The idea for Tera Ango came about as Japan has seen a decrease in the number of people who both visit Buddhist temples and financially support them over the past several years. This new service doesn’t just offer the chance for a short-term escape, however, but the chance to actually live and take part in daily life, including certain ascetic practices, at a Buddhist temple over an extended time. ![]() “Tera” means “temple” and “ango” is the term for a Buddhist meditation retreat in Japanese. On March 14, Japanese homestay company Familyinn launched a first-of-its-kind service platform called Tera Ango. ![]() The first of its kind in Japan, this opportunity is perfect for anyone who needs to refresh the body and the mind.
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