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 explores the the role of emptiness as an expression of Buddhist philosophy and aesthetics in Japanese culture
Joseph Houseal explores the mysteries of esoteric ritual dance in Japan, and profiles practitioner Elizabeth Tinsley
Joseph Houseal explores the world of Buddhist ritual dance and profiles two Western exponents and practitioners, and their unique perspectives
Exploring the modern stewardship of an ancient Japanese cultural legacy
Exploring the legacy and impact of an early Western student of Japanese culture and Buddhism
A meditation on spiritual friendship and connection in times of need
Sagi Mai brings protection and blessings, just as the beautiful herons appear on the banks of the Kamo River in Kyoto
An academic account of finding religion and spiritual beings and forces in Japan’s supposedly areligious society
Introducing Tatsumi Anju from Sakuramotobou, a Shugendo temple in Yoshino
Introducing Tatsumi Anju from Sakuramotobou, a Shugendo temple in Yoshino
Exploring an ancient Japanese art form heralding peace and abundance
