Anime characters often face challenges that connect to long-standing Buddhist and Shintō teachings. In this course, students look closely at what anime is saying about life.

Shown is Transcription of the Zhou Version of the Avatamsaka (Flower Garland) Sutra, Vol. 22 from the Goryeo Dynasty ...

Souls trembling before judgment, a boiling cauldron and a chance at redemption through a blooming lotus — these striking ...

A staff member unveils the cover of "Avatamsaka Sutra, Volume 22, Main Text, in Gold on Indigo Paper" during a media briefing ...

The “School with a Heart” welcomed 53 students to five days of lessons in Japanese traditions, including bonsai, ikebana, ...

The Dalai Lama said he will be reincarnated after he dies, and no one can interfere with the matter of succession. The ...

In an age of Y2K-inspired loud graphics (think neon chrome, pixel motifs and holograms), a contrasting movement has quietly ...

Nara offers a unique journey into Japan’s ancient soul, providing tangible connections to its formative past amid charming, free-roaming deer. It’s an unforgettable destination where history ...

Gandhara School of Art, known for its unique Greco-Buddhist style, influenced Japanese Buddhist art and architecture.

If the Buddhist art is meant to guide us to enlightenment, it just as often reveals the blood, beauty, and mystery of earthly life.

Accommodating up to 45 guests the serene sanctuary of Kakurinbo provides a unique opportunity to enjoy a stay in a traditional Japanese setting. Among the wonders, the food is incredible, every ...

The Smithsonian’s National Museum of Asian Art has announced “Japan in Focus,” a series of exhibitions and public programs that offer visitors new ways to deepen their understanding of Japanese art ...