Japanese buddhism

A Japanese devotee's journey from Catholicism to Zen

A guide to Japanese Buddhism presents the history of Japanese Buddhism and the Buddhism in Japan today. It explains the origins and differences of the numerous schools and sects. We get the details of how Shinto, Zen and Rinzai Zen, Shinran, Shinshu, Honen, Soto Zen, Taoism and Pure Land Buddhism has evolved and shaped the

Explore Japanese and Korean Buddhism: from sects, philosophies, and nuances. Learn what sets them apart and see where they intersect. #japanesebuddhism #koreanbuddhism

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Ever seen a giant Buddha statue towering over nature like a small mountain? 🌄 The Great Buddha of Kamakura started construction in the mid-13th century by an unidentified artist. It was originally inside of a temple hall, but that building was ultimately destroyed just before the 16th century by a major earthquake. The copper image of Amida Buddha stands 13.35 meters (43.8 feet) in height and weighs 121 metric tonnes. Surprisingly, not the biggest one in Japan, but the fact that it’s…

This beautiful Manjushri Thangka Painting is painted in Japanese style. Manjushree is called Monju in Japanese. Monju Bosatu is the wisest of all bodhisattvas. According to Chinese Zodiac Monju Bosatu is also a Gaurdian deity of the year of Rabbit. If you require Thangka Brocade for this thangka please quote us at info@himalayasshop.com The majority of our paintings are made by the Nepalese and Lamas , as they are the original holders of the Thangka secrets.

Zen is Japanese school of Mahayana Buddhism emphasizing the value of meditation and intuition rather than ritual worship or study of scriptures.

Ukiyo-e artists used symmetry to create a beautiful sense of harmony.⁠ We see in this Hasui print, the great Buddha and the tree almost…

Learn about the famous and most fascinating large Buddha Statues of Japan. These historical treasures can not be missed by any travelers aiming to visit Japan.