Chion-in Temple and Honen's Buddhist Revolution in Medieval JapanNew!!
Discover how Honen transformed Japanese Buddhism through the practice of Senju Nembutsu and how Chion-in became the head temple of the Jodo sect under Tokugawa patronage.
Eiheiji Temple: Inside Japan's Soto Zen Training Monastery Founded by Dogen
Discover Eiheiji Temple, the heart of Soto Zen Buddhism founded by Dogen. Learn how this mountain monastery shaped samurai and common life through daily Zen practice.
Honpoji Temple: BIrthplace of the Rimpa School and Hon'ami Koetsu's World of Faith and Beauty
The tender green of the trees from outside is reflected on the polished stone floor at Honpoji Temple in Kyoto. The colors shimmer on the black surface and create a tranquil atmosphere. It’s incredibly beautiful. Honpoji Temple stands as one of the temples within the Nichiren Sect of Buddhism, established by Priest Nisshin during the […]
The Legacy of Toshodaiji Temple: Ganjin’s Epic Voyage to Japan
Tōshōdaiji Temple in Nara, founded by Ganjin in 759, reflects Emperor Shōmu’s effort to stabilize Japan through Buddhism amid epidemics and unrest.