Buddhas of the Henro: Shaka Nyorai
The first deity we encounter on the pilgrimage is the one who started it all.
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Apr 93 min read
Lessons from a 350-year-old Ritual Manual
Last year, I put together an English shidai, a liturgical manual, and accompanying video to help non-Japanese people get a handle on the...
Feb 64 min read
Generosity outside the box
It'll be no secret to you that we live in tough economic times. So much of the discourse surrounding dāna or generosity centers on money,...
Feb 23 min read
How much should I put in the box?
You walk through the gate and approach the main hall of a temple or shrine. Standing between you and the Buddha or Kami you see the...
Jan 266 min read
Kannon's Power
Miracle Tales of Kannon (観音--”Sound Perceiver”), the Bodhisattva of Compassion, have been a constant feature of Japanese Buddhism since...
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