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Japan: Nanzo-in, the Reclining Buddha Temple
Nanzo-in Temple, located in the quiet town of Sasaguri, Fukuoka Prefecture, is one of Japan’s most significant Buddhist temples. Known...


Japan: Shingon Buddhism, the Path of Enlightenment According to Kukai
Shingon is a school of Japanese Buddhism, also referred to as tantric Buddhism or Vajrayana Buddhism. This school is based on esoteric...


Japan: Okuno-in, A Revered Place Between Nature and Spirituality
Okuno-in, located in Koyasan, in the lush mountains of Wakayama Prefecture, is one of Japan's most sacred and revered sites. It serves as...


Japan: Kongobuji Temple, Capturing the Heart of Shingon Buddhism
Kongobuji Temple, nestled in the serene mountains of Koyasan, is the head temple of Shingon Buddhism, one of the major schools of...


Japan: Danjo Garan, the Revered Temple Complex of Koyasan
Danjo Garan is a sprawling temple complex located on Mount Koya, the sacred mountain and headquarters of Shingon Buddhism in Japan. It...


Japan: Photographing Koyasan, A Journey Through History and Spirituality
Nestled in the lush mountains of Wakayama Prefecture, Koyasan, stands as one of Japan's most sacred and revered sites. Its history,...
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