Notice of change in attendance capacity (change from 250 → 130 people), schedule change and cancellation
Due to the spread of the new coronavirus infection, the number of participants has been changed from 250 to 130.
(There is no change to the course on a first-come, first-served basis.) ）
This is to avoid “crowding” in the venue, and we appreciate your understanding and cooperation.
The following 5 courses have been [rescheduled] and [canceled].
Please confirm.
[Schedule change]
Saturday, December 12, 2020 (Revised from Saturday, July 4, 2020) Kyoto Tachibana University
Saturday, January 9, 2021 (Changed from Saturday, June 13, 2020) Kyoto University of Advanced Science
Saturday, February 6, 2021 (Changed from Saturday, July 11, 2020) Tanechiin University
Saturday, February 20, 2021 (Revised from Saturday, June 27, 2020) Kyoto Seika University
[Cancelled]
May 30 (Sat) Hanazono University
Business Overview
Each of the approximately 50 universities and organizations that are members of the University Consortium Kyoto offers its own unique lifelong learning courses. This “University Relay Course,” which started in 2016, is held at Campus Plaza Kyoto in a relay format by each university in order to let citizens know about various unique courses that make use of the characteristics of each university, other than the courses that have been provided to Kyoto College so far.
Let’s experience more university courses ~ “University City Kyoto” is a learning campus
This year, courses will be offered by 10 universities. Take any course you like.
- Registration:
- unnecessary
- Tuition Fee:
- free
- Venue:
- Campus Plaza Kyoto
2020 University Relay Course Flyer
Saturday, September 19, 2020 Meiji International Medical University
“Controlling the Strength with Ease -Attaining Softness and Living a Healthy Life-“
Instructor: Kazuhisa Matsumoto (Professor, Department of Judo Rehabilitation, Faculty of Health Sciences, Meiji International Medical University)
In order to maintain a healthy daily life, maintaining and improving muscle strength is attracting attention. However, flexibility is also very important for muscles. In this course, we will talk about the harmful effects of reduced muscle flexibility, as well as the exercises and lifestyle habits necessary to improve muscle flexibility.
Saturday, September 26, 2020 Doshisha Women’s University
“The Possibility of Urban Development for Tourism -Practical Examples of Urban Development in Furano, Hokkaido-“
Instructor: Taro Amano (Professor, Department of Social Systems, Faculty of Contemporary Social Studies, Doshisha Women’s University)
The Furano area, which has been facing issues in tourism and the revitalization of the central city area, will take a bird’s-eye view of the issues in the tourist city of Kyoto by considering what kind of measures have been taken to solve the problems.
Saturday, October 10, 2020 Heian Jogakuin University
“Megalithic Faith and Japan Gardens”
Instructor: Yoshito Takahashi (Specially Appointed Professor, Faculty of International Tourism, Heian Jogakuin University)
In the Neolithic period in Europe, megalithic ruins called stone circles were born, and in the Jomon period in Japan, megalithic ruins called Iwaza and Bankai were born. Megalithic ruins in Europe did not become gardens, but in Japan they developed into Japan gardens. We will explore the history and characteristics of this process.
Saturday, October 31, 2020 Bukkyo University
“Looking at the Self -A Message from the Law-“
Instructor: Masahiro Ito (Professor, Department of Buddhist Studies, Faculty of Buddhist Studies, Bukkyo University)
After deep self-insight, he arrived at the Nembutsu. What is the pursuit of the law, and what is its journey? While unraveling the life of Hōren, we will decipher the message thrown at us from the Nembutsu thought that Hōren reached.
Saturday, December 12, 2020 (Changed from Saturday, July 4, 2020) Kyoto Tachibana University
“What Makes People Feel Better?: Dementia, Brain Health and Well-being”
Instructor: Takayuki Ogawa (Professor, Department of Occupational Therapy, Faculty of Health Sciences, Kyoto Tachibana University)
Japan has long since faced a super-aging population. It is said that the number of people with dementia will increase as the population ages. I can’t help but feel negative, but this time I would like to think about community creation and initiatives that “make people feel better” even if they have dementia or have physical problems.
Saturday, December 26, 2020 Otani University
“Contemporary Society and Buddhism: Teachings for Living in a Turbid World”
Instructor: Masatoshi Fujiwara (Associate Professor, Department of Shinshu Buddhism, Faculty of Letters, Otani University)
Modern society is exposed to a competitive society from a young age, and it adheres to the value that success in life is to achieve results. At the same time, however, the technological evolution symbolized by AI has made it difficult to obtain a sense of accomplishment, and we are in an era where the value of human beings is being fundamentally questioned. I would like to ascertain what the meaning of living in the society of the times in Buddhism is presented by Turbidity and Shinran.
Saturday, January 9, 2021 (Revised from Saturday, June 13, 2020) Kyoto University of Advanced Science
“The Blessings of Bees: The Close Relationship between Bees and Humans”
Instructor: Fumio Sakamoto (Visiting Researcher, Faculty of Bio-Environmental Sciences, Kyoto University of Advanced Science, Professor Emeritus)
Bees are one of the most familiar animals to humans. The blessings that humans get from bees include not only goods such as honey, but also services, and how they are useful. I would also like to touch on the history of the relationship between bees and humans.
Saturday, January 16, 2021 Ryukoku University
“Denkyo Daishi Sasumi and Mt. Hiei -As the mother mountain of Japan Buddhism-“
Instructor: Tetsushin Dogen (Director of the Library, Ryukoku University, Professor, Department of Mathematical and Information Studies, Faculty of Science and Technology (*Established in April 2020 by the Faculty of Advanced Science and Engineering))
Denkyo Daishi Saisumi opened the Tendai sect and made Mt. Hiei his place of training. After that, many of the founding masters of Japan Buddhism, such as Hōran and Shinran, studied at Mt. Hiei. We will think about the teachings of Sasumi and Mt. Hiei, which nurtured many monks and is called the “mother mountain of Japan Buddhism”.
Saturday, February 6, 2021 (Changed from Saturday, July 11, 2020) Tanechiin University
“Reading the picture scroll “Kobo Daishi Gyojo-e”
Instructor: Yayoi Nishi (Lecturer, Department of Buddhism, Faculty of Humanities, Tanechiin University)
In the picture scroll “Kobo Daishi Gyojo-e” in the collection of Toji Temple, the life and achievements of Kobo Daishi Kukai are vividly told with folklore. While reading this picture scroll, which was compiled mainly by a famous monk of Toji Temple, I would like to approach the charm of Kukai.
Saturday, February 20, 2021 (Changed from Saturday, June 27, 2020) Kyoto Seika University
“The Cityscape of Kyoto in the Warring States Period: From the Viewpoint of War-Damaged Reconstruction”
Instructor: Takaki Yoshinaga (Specially Appointed Lecturer, Faculty of Humanities, Kyoto Seika University)
The Onin Rebellion caused enormous damage to Kyoto. How did Kyoto, which was burned to the ground, recover after that? In Kyoto during the Sengoku period, there was a city that responded to the turbulent world, far from the image of Miyabina Kyoto. Let’s get a glimpse of Kyoto, which is unique to the Sengoku period.
★ The content of the course is subject to change due to circumstances. Changes will be posted on the “NEWS” and “Important Notices” section of the University Consortium Kyoto website, as well as on the bulletin board in Campus Plaza Kyoto, so please check them.
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