Everything you should know before visiting northern Japan
Tohoku is rebuilding its tourist economy after the 2011 Japanese earthquake and tsunami. Here’s all the info you need to plan ...
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Giant statue of the Buddha in New Jersey becomes interfaith hub and spiritual home for many
FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP, N.J. (AP) — Just off a state highway in New Jersey, one of the largest statues of the Buddha in the United ...
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From Ancient Temples To Modern Izakayas, Why Japan’s Sake-Making Tradition Was Honoured By UNESCO
A staple of Japanese cuisine and culture, the smooth rice wine is enjoyed in everything from the vibrant izakayas to the sombre temple ceremonies. This UNESCO designation honours not only the beverage ...
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Incidents in the history of Buddhism in Japan
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On Bodhi Day, Buddhists commemorate Siddhartha Gautama’s enlightenment by lighting lamps to combat darkness
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, who became the Buddha.
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Tips for delicious vegan and vegetarian winter menus
Numerous restaurants and cafés in Berlin make it clear that vegan and vegetarian cuisine has many fans and more and more are joining in. The rethink in favour of a health-conscious diet can be felt ...
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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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Kyoto Temple Enjoys Delayed Peak Viewing for Autumn Leaves
Visitors stroll under trees with peak autumn colors at Sanzen-in temple in Kyoto. The ancient capital of Japan, which experienced one of the hottest summers this year, is finally starting to ...
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7 Buddhist monks arrested for allegedly embezzling nearly $12m from Thai temple
Nine people, including seven Buddhist monks, have been arrested by the Thai authorities for allegedly embezzling about 300 million baht (S$11.8 million) in donations to a temple in Thailand’s ...