Month: November 2023

Designated as a national historic site by the Japanese government in 1934, the Motomachi Stone Buddha is a stone carving on a cliffside in a quiet part of Oita City that has stood the test of time. Between hot springs soaks and delicious toriten (tempura fried chicken), hallmarks of a great trip to Oita, make…

These five leading artists are offering new and intriguing takes on Buddhist imagery. For more, explore a selection of Buddhist art in the 17th Annual Lion’s Roar Auction, beginning November 13. Rima Fujita, “Chödpa 2,” 2016. Mixed media on canvas, 58 x 46 inches. Art © Rima Fujita Rima Fujita A descendant of samurai, Rima…

Japan, a land of ancient traditions, offers a spiritual journey. Amidst its bustling cities and breathtaking natural landscapes, you’ll find a treasure trove of temples and shrines that resonate with centuries of history, culture, and reverence.  Let’s embark on a virtual tour of some of the temples in Japan and spiritually significant places. Kinkakuji Temple…

Devotees should worship the Buddha or Jesus Christ instead of mythical statues and creatures, so that they will be inspired to become good people, a renowned abbot of Wat Suan Kaew in Nonthaburi said on Sunday. Phra Phayom Kalayano made the remarks after a viral video clip of a new mythical statue of a “nine-tailed…

The expo, organised as part of Keraleeyam, has artefacts ranging from Neolithic tools and a burial urn to anklets used by oracles and badges used in the erstwhile Travancore on display A headless Buddha sculpture found during explorations from the vicinity of the Kottapuram fort near Kodungalloor in Thrissur district in 2007 was being used…

When Buddhist Spirituality and Artistry Collides In Japan, the Daibutsu—immense Buddha statues—serve as more than just monumental landmarks; they are the nexus where history, spirituality, and art converge. Originating as early as the 7th century, these statues have been integral to Japan’s religious landscape, reflecting the nation’s deep-rooted Buddhist traditions that came to its shores…