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Japan: Daisho-in Temple, the Legacy of Kukai at the Foot of Mount Misen
Daisho-in Temple, located on the island of Itsukushima (often called Miyajima), is one of the most significant Buddhist temples in the...
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: Chomeiji Temple Has Been Overlooking Lake Biwa for 13 Centuries
Chomeiji Temple, located in Shiga Prefecture, Japan, has a rich and fascinating history. Founded in the early 7th century, this temple is...
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: The Serenity and Timeless Beauty of Kōshō-ji Temple in Nagoya
Kōshō-ji (興正寺) is a significant Shingon Buddhist temple located in the historical district of Yagoto in Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture. It is...
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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