Sacred “Eternal Flame” Preserved After Fire Destroys Historic Buddhist Hall in Japan
Justin Whitaker
26 May 2026
Buddhist Temple hosting “eternal flame” in Japan burns down for second time since 2000
Symphony Kūkai: The London Philharmonic Orchestra’s Symphonic Tribute to an Esoteric Master
Johan Nilsson
18 March 2026
An esoteric Buddhist master’s glorious life and legacy brought to musical life by the London Philharmonic Orchestra
Royal Festival Hall to Host Esoteric Buddhism-themed Concert in January
Raymond Lam
12 December 2025
The six-movement performance tells the story of the Japanese master who brought esoteric Buddhism from China to Japan
World Peace-ification
Joseph Houseal
10 August 2024
Joseph Houseal casts a critical eye on modern interpretations and improvements of ancient dance traditions
Where/What/When is nirvāṇa?
Gereon Kopf
16 October 2023
Most people with even some tangential knowledge of Buddhism have heard about the concept of “nirvāṇa.” But what is its significance for the pilgrims after weeks of solitary hiking ready to rejoin the society?
Dōgyō ninin: The Shingon Version of “You’ll Never Walk Alone”
Gereon Kopf
5 October 2023
Prof. Gereon Kopf continues his Shikoku pilgrimage in Japan, examining themes of awakening, loss, and connection
Religion as Practice: The Shikoku Pilgrimage in Japan
Gereon Kopf
26 July 2023
Prof. Gereon Kopf reflects on years of teaching about Japanese Buddhism as he embarks on the arduous Shikoku Pilgrimage
Women in Shugendo: Supporters, Leaders, or Both? Part 1
Alena Eckelmann
11 February 2022
Understanding the historical and contemporary role of women in Japan’s Shugendo tradition
Japanese University Develops Robotic Exoskeleton to Aid Buddhist Pilgrims
Justin Whitaker
11 January 2022
New technology could aid elderly Buddhist pilgrims and others attain religious goals
Japan Seeks UNESCO Listing for 1,000-Year-Old Buddhist Documents
Craig Lewis
19 November 2021
Two sets of ancient documents offer insights into the history of Buddhism in Japan
Shuei Mochizuki, Beloved Buddhist Mendicant of Tokyo, Dies of COVID-19, Aged 66
Justin Whitaker
4 February 2021
Mochizuki spent a decade offering peace in the frenzied..
The Value of Art History: Kukai and Our Glimpses of Perfection
Meher McArthur
20 November 2019
Guidance on the bridge from the secular to the sacred