Yamabushi × AVATA | A Mountain in the City — Nov 18 Event Registration

Yamabushi × AVATA | A Mountain in the City — Nov 18 Event Registration

Do you know how Yamabushi in Japan walk through the mountains?

Time: Nov 18 (Wed) 17:30–20:00

Location: Hotel UKETAMO 6F AVATA (No. 191, Sec. 1, Fuxing S. Rd., Da’an Dist., Taipei City)
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In Japan, there is a group of practitioners who use the mountains as their training grounds; they are called "Yamabushi." For over a thousand years, Yamabushi have walked and chanted through mountain forests, training their minds and bodies through dialogue with nature.

｜For Those Who Love Hiking｜

You are familiar with elevation, routes, and the sense of accomplishment that comes with reaching the summit. But for Yamabushi, mountain climbing is not about conquering—it is about "receiving." In Yamabushi tradition, the Three Mountains of Dewa (Dewa Sanzan) symbolize death, birth, and rebirth. Walking a mountain trail is a process of physical and mental renewal. Once you understand the Yamabushi spirit, the next time you step into the mountains, you will hear sounds you previously missed, and hiking will become a journey of inner dialogue with yourself.

On this evening, we have invited Master Fumihiro Hoshino (Sendatsu), a Yamabushi master from Mount Haguro in Japan, to Hotel UKETAMO. He will personally share the spirit and daily practices of Yamabushi cultivation (with on-site Mandarin interpretation). From a Yamabushi perspective, he will lead you to rediscover this "Mountain in the City": UKETAMO.

Echoing the SBNR (Spiritual But Not Religious) lifestyle, AVATA will lead a one-hour chanting session. Participants do not need any religious background—through sound and breath, you can connect with yourself and others present.

｜Who Should Attend?｜

• You love hiking and want to add a deeper layer of meaning to your climbs;

• You are curious about Japanese mountain ascetic practices;

• You long for a pilgrimage journey but temporarily cannot find the time to travel to Europe;

• You are considering hiking or undertaking spiritual practices in Japan;

• Or you simply want to find a moment of peace and stillness within your daily urban life.

We welcome you to join us.

｜Event Schedule｜

• 17:30–18:00 Yamabushi Master Sharing | Sendatsu Fumihiro Hoshino (with on-site Mandarin interpretation)

• 18:00–18:30 Light Refreshments & Networking

• 18:30–19:30 AVATA Chanting Session

• 19:30–20:00 Socializing & Q&A

Fee: NT$500 / person (includes light refreshments)

Capacity: Limited to 15 participants

Registration Deadline: Nov 15

Spots are filled on a first-paid, first-served basis. Registration will close early once full.