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The Sohei Warrior Monks Of Medieval Japan Were Powerful, Skilled Fighters Who Took Up Arms To Protect Their Temples
But that wasn't always the case. The legendary Sohei warrior monks of medieval Japan were quite the opposite of the image of ...
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The Accidental Origins Of Natto
Natto, a Japanese breakfast favorite made with fermented soybeans, has a fascinating history marked by several origin stories ...
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Monk from Japan works to lead people in India to Buddhism
Shurei Sasai, a Buddhist monk from Japan, is working in India for the restoration of Buddhism, which claims that all people are equal. The 89-year-old has been devoting his life to freeing people ...
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Embrace The Beauty & Simplicity Of Using Grasses In Japanese Zen Garden Design
Embrace the beauty and simplicity of grass in Japanese zen garden design. Discover how these elegant elements can create ...
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A peaceful oasis at a Japanese Buddhist lodge
A satellite of the massive Kuonji temple complex, the spiritual center of the Nichiren Shu sect of Japanese Buddhism, Kakurinbo was founded more than 550 years ago to accommodate visiting priests ...
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On Bodhi Day, Buddhists commemorate Siddhartha Gautama’s enlightenment by lighting lamps to combat darkness
(The Conversation) — Dec. 8 marks the celebration of Bodhi Day in Japanese Buddhism. Bodhi means enlightenment or awakening in Sanskrit. It commemorates the enlightenment of Siddhartha Gautama ...
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Discover Japan's enchanting Kii Peninsula on CNN's The Journey Matters
Will begins his journey in the town of Koyasan, regarded as one of the most sacred places in Japan and the heart of Shingon ...
On Bodhi Day, Buddhists Commemorate Siddhartha Gautama’s Enlightenment
Dec. 8 marks the celebration of Bodhi Day in Japanese Buddhism. Bodhi means enlightenment or awakening in Sanskrit. It commemorates the enlightenment of Siddhartha Gautama, who became the Buddha.