A Buddhist monk in Japan has begun a 12-year period of solitary retreat as he undertakes to care for the tomb of the founder of Tendai Buddhism.
The ceremony highlighted the continuing importance of family temple lineages in Japan
Joseph Houseal shares his recollection of a serendipitous meeting of minds, of ancient and modern, and a shared love for the liminal mysteries of dance
Joseph Houseal delves into the spiritual and aesthetic depths of the human spirit, expressed through dance
Jonathan Watts delves into the evolving landscape of gender equality and social engagement through the lens of Japanese Buddhism
Nachaya Campbell-Allen takes a journey into the world of Zen thought and Zen expression in garden landscapes
Hozan Alan Senauke offers Dharmic commentary on peace and on liberation from the poisons of greed, hatred, and delusion
Learning the ways of a mountain ascetic in Japan
The goal is to create a digital land of awakening for people around the world
Zen and the art of capturing the fleeting nature of life
Exploring Buddhist philosophy through the varied ways that practitioners in Japan navigate death and conversations with insentient beings
A colorful look into the Buddhist roots of one of Japan’s most iconic festivals
