Huge torches lit for priests' training delight visitors at Todaiji temple in Nara
NARA -- Large torches were ignited March 12 during the annual "Shuni-e" two-week training of Buddhist priests at Todaiji ...
Kumano Nachi Taisha shrine and Seigantoji temple
A bout 700 feet from Zambezi National Park and less than a 10-minute drive to Mosi-oa-Tunya, a.k.a. Victoria Falls, one of ...
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For hikers: Don't miss Japan's scenic temple treks
Mount Koya's tranquil trails lead to hidden temples, inviting you to hike through history and find peace in the stillness.
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In Rural Japan, Learning Zen Mindfulness at an 800-Year-Old Temple
Happily, the retreat is unlike a typical (and typically austere) Japanese temple ... jewels of Buddhism: Buddha, his teaching, and community. We craft goshuin, or temple seals, using calligraphy ...
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When travelling to Kyoto, here’s how to escape the crowds
The city, known as the cultural capital of Japan, is home to numerous Buddhist temples, the Imperial Palace, Shinto shrines, traditional wooden houses and meticulously kept gardens – all make ...
Foreign tourists to pay more as Japan rolls out dual-pricing system
TOKYO: Foreign visitors heading to Japan should prepare for potentially spending more, as the country is set to introduce a ...