Japanese buddhism

A guide to Japanese Buddhism presents the history of Japanese Buddhism and the Buddhism in Japan today. It explains the origins and differences of the numerous schools and sects. We get the details of how Shinto, Zen and Rinzai Zen, Shinran, Shinshu, Honen, Soto Zen, Taoism and Pure Land Buddhism has evolved and shaped the

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A Japanese devotee's journey from Catholicism to Zen

Explore Japanese and Korean Buddhism: from sects, philosophies, and nuances. Learn what sets them apart and see where they intersect. #japanesebuddhism #koreanbuddhism

AnonymousNyorai Kojin, Protector of the HearthEdo period, 17th - 18th century a hanging scroll;

I had an "ichi-go ichi-e" meeting on the subway ride home this evening with the gal sitting next to me. We talked all the way home (a 30-minute ride!). It was like talking with an old friend and many laughs were shared. At the end, I gifted her with a peace dove and

Not everyone is lucky enough to know a Japanese monk to ask all their pressing Buddhism questions to. So we went out and found one and asked him for you!

Hidden at the end of Hanami-kōji street, Kennin-ji is a Buddhist temple belonging to the Zen sect. Founded in 1202, the founding priest was Yōsai, who is famous for introducing Japan not only to the Zen sect but also to the tradition of drinking tea. At first the temple practiced a mix of Tendai, Shingon and Zen Buddhism, but during the tenure of the 11th abbot, Kennin-ji converted to a purely Zen temple, the first of its kind in Kyoto.

Buddhism is one of the two main religions in Japan. Here will explain how it got introduced in Japan and its influence on the daily lives of people in Japan.