Sennin Foundation Center for Japanese Cultural Arts

Sennin Foundation Center for Japanese Cultural Arts Offering classes in Nakamura Tempu’s Japanese yoga and meditation since 1981. Established in California by H. E. Contact us at 510-526-7518 or hedavey@aol.com.

Learn about this path to better health and spiritual awakening at www.TempuYoga.com. The Sennin Foundation Center for Japanese Cultural Arts has been offering instruction in traditional Japanese arts under experienced, certified teachers since 1981. Davey Sensei, it offers nonprofit training in Japanese systems of yoga, healing arts and fine arts. Ongoing classes are available to people of all ages and levels of health. Members of the Sennin Foundation Center have access to the rich traditions of Japan's cultural arts through practice in the group's classical dojo (literally, "training hall of the Way"). Much more than simply a school or studio, an authentic dojo is a gateway into the timeless realm of Asian art and personal development, allowing members of the Sennin Foundation Center to realize vibrant well-being and longevity. Affordable online instruction and in person meetups are offered worldwide. Classes are taught in English online at a variety of times and class recordings are provided for members of our dojo. We use Zoom to safely and effectively teach folks in multiple nations.

11/22/2025

Autumn in Ryoanji Temple, Kyoto. 🍁🍁🍁

Award winning Japanese calligraphic art by H. E. Davey, author of Secrets of the Brush. Available on Amazon and at a boo...
11/21/2025

Award winning Japanese calligraphic art by H. E. Davey, author of Secrets of the Brush. Available on Amazon and at a bookstore near you in paperback and ebook formats.

“The mind is the place where ki does its work.”The mind exists so that ki—the force that creates life—can do what it doe...
11/20/2025

“The mind is the place where ki does its work.”

The mind exists so that ki—the force that creates life—can do what it does. When we think or imagine something, that’s how the activity of life shows itself. Our thoughts move through ki, the energy that drives each person’s life, and connect to the “Universal Source,” which is the origin of that ki.

This “Universal Source” is the root energy behind everything in the universe. When you really think about this connection, it basically means that your thoughts shape your life. — Nakamura Tempu

Read more at www.TempuYoga.com.



「心は「気」の働く場」

心というものは生命を創造する（気）の働きを行うための存在であり、心が思った通り考えたりすることによって、生命の活動が表現される。そして心の行う思考は、すべて個人の命の原動力になっている「気」を通じて、その「気」の本源たる”宇宙根本主体”に通じている。

しかもこの”宇宙根本主体”は一切の万物を創造するエネルギーの本源である。この絶対的関係を真剣に考えると、思考は人生を創るということに断然結論される。

Art by Nakamura Tempu Sensei
11/18/2025

Art by Nakamura Tempu Sensei

11/18/2025

“Even monkeys fall from trees.” 🐒💬

In Japanese, 猿も木から落ちる (sarumo kikara ochiru) reminds us that everyone makes mistakes, even the experts! So whether you’re a total beginner or brushing up on your skills, don’t worry if you “fall” a little along the way—it’s all part of learning.

🗓️ Registration is now open for Winter Japanese courses! Learn at your own pace, meet fellow students and enjoy a fun, supportive environment (no perfect monkeys required).

👉 https://japansoc.org/3K0wfiA to sign up and start your Japanese journey this winter.

11/17/2025

🍁The fall colors are at their peak at Hakone! Come enjoy the vibrant fall colors and peaceful garden views before the season passes.

“The Relationship Between the Genuine Self and the Body”The genuine self is neither the body nor anything limited to the...
11/16/2025

“The Relationship Between the Genuine Self and the Body”

The genuine self is neither the body nor anything limited to the body; it is something that transcends it. To understand the relationship between the genuine self and the body, it is helpful to think of it as similar to wearing clothing: the genuine self merely wears the body as a temporary garment.

With this understanding, one naturally and consciously becomes aware that one’s true essence (the genuine self) is entirely separate from the physical body. As this awareness becomes firmly established, the sense of “I” becomes recognized as a single, real existence that completely transcends the physical body as material. — Nakamura Tempu

Read more at www.TempuYoga.com.

The Metabolism of the MindMost people are easily influenced by negative suggestions but are much less responsive to posi...
11/14/2025

The Metabolism of the Mind

Most people are easily influenced by negative suggestions but are much less responsive to positive ones. When you practice Anjo Daza Ho meditation, your sensitivity to positive suggestions becomes stronger, and you’re no longer as easily affected by negative ones.

This meditation calms a disturbed mind, clears it of distractions, and brings about a kind of mental metabolism—a renewal and purification of the mind’s energy. When the mind removes its clouds and impurities, its true nature appears, and when that true nature shines through, the mind becomes truly powerful. — Nakamura Tempu

For affordable online classes in Anjo Daza Ho meditation, drop by www.TempuYoga.com.

心意識の新陳代謝
消極的な暗示には感応するが、積極的暗示には感応しないというのが普通の人である。
安定打座法を行うと、積極的暗示の感受性が強くなり、消極的暗示にはいままでのように簡単には感応しなくなる。
この方法は、乱れた心を平静にし、心を虚にすることができ、心意気の新陳代謝を行うことができる。
すなわち、心は曇りと汚れを排除すれば、本来の姿を現し、本来の姿が現れれば、心をきわめて強いものなのである。

11/13/2025

"It's easier to build strong children than repair broken men." — Frederick Douglass

Douglass reveals a timeless truth — prevention is stronger than cure. A society that nurtures its children with wisdom and dignity saves itself from the agony of rebuilding shattered adults. To raise a just world, we must begin with the minds of the young.
💭 Are we raising children for strength — or repairing adults for survival?

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The Sennin Foundation Center for Japanese Cultural Arts has been offering instruction in traditional Japanese arts under experienced, certified teachers since 1981. Established in California by H. E. Davey Sensei, it presents separate training in Japanese systems of yoga, healing arts, martial arts, and fine arts. Ongoing classes are available to people of all ages and levels of health, including classes for children ages five and up. Members of the Sennin Foundation Center have access to the rich traditions of Japan's cultural arts through practice in the group's classical dojo (literally, "training hall of the Way"). Much more than simply a school or studio, an authentic dojo is a gateway into the timeless realm of Asian art and personal development, allowing members of the Sennin Foundation Center to realize vibrant well-being and longevity. In fact, the word "Sennin" describes the ancient Japanese equivalent of a yogi. The Sennin were known for enlightenment, splendid health, and according to some ancient myths, their ability to attain immortality. This same emphasis on spiritual realization and wellness is stressed by the Sennin Foundation. Drop by our website: www.senninfoundation.com. Contact us at 510-526-7518 or hedavey@aol.com.