A hidden temple gem in Kyoto no longer far from madding crowd
KYOTO--One stone statue of an enlightened Buddhist person here cradles a cat in its arms while another holds a book inscribed ...
Japan’s Laughing Buddha Hotei is merging into Santa Claus – both are roly-poly sacred figures with a bag of gifts
As Christmas approaches, children in many parts of the world look forward to a visit from the potbellied Santa Claus, who ...
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Non-Buddhist artist proves she’s cut out for temple events
With no interest in Japan’s traditional culture ... of art that she didn’t realize that she had been reproducing Buddhist figures for seven years. Nishiyuki has also made seals and temple ...