World’s Tallest Bronze Buddha Statue in Japan Undergoes Annual Cleaning
The 120-meter-tall statue was built to honor Shinran, the founder of Jodo Shinshu Buddhism
The 120-meter-tall statue was built to honor Shinran, the founder of Jodo Shinshu Buddhism
After a difficult childhood, Yoshiko Miwa found refuge in the care of Rev. and Mrs. Issei Matsuura of the Buddhist Churches of America
Reflections on the fact and process of loss, and finding beauty in a world so torn by suffering
A self-reflective exploration of love and loss, grief and impermanence in Japanese Noh theater
Zen teacher Yamada Mumon Rōshi’s series of essays on Hakuin’s poem receives a rich and faithful English translation
Former bishop of the Buddhist Churches of America is remembered for his contributions to Buddhist practice as well as his visionary work at the Institute of Buddhist Studies
Most people with even some tangential knowledge of Buddhism have heard about the concept of “nirvāṇa.” But what is its significance for the pilgrims after weeks of solitary hiking ready to rejoin the society?
Prof. Gereon Kopf continues his Shikoku pilgrimage in Japan, examining themes of awakening, loss, and connection
Alleged vandalism has prompted greater diligence from Buddhist temple staff as global tourism rebounds from the COVID-19 pandemic
Exploring the modern stewardship of an ancient Japanese cultural legacy
It took over 40 years for the US Congress to acknowledge the failings of the government and the harm caused to countless Japanese-American families
Exploring the legacy and impact of an early Western student of Japanese culture and Buddhism