Watch this CNN reporter try an ancient waterfall meditation ritual in Japan
CNN’s Will Ripley tries the Buddhist ritual “takigyo,” or waterfall mediation, in the Ise-Shima National Park.
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The artful fans in Indian and Japanese cultures
Fans have always held a special place in many cultures, particularly in India and Japan. These seemingly simple objects ...
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On Bodhi Day, Buddhists commemorate Siddhartha Gautama’s enlightenment by lighting lamps to combat darkness
(The Conversation) — Dec. 8 marks the celebration of Bodhi Day in Japanese Buddhism. Bodhi means enlightenment or awakening in Sanskrit. It commemorates the enlightenment of Siddhartha Gautama ...
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Buddhist temple in Japan prepares huge straw rope decoration for New Year
With just one month remaining in 2024, a Buddhist temple near Tokyo is preparing a gigantic straw rope decoration for the New Year. At Naritasan Shinsho-ji temple in Chiba Prefecture, about 10 ...