KYOTO--One stone statue of an enlightened ... were rarely visited by outsiders until recently. The old temple of the Tendai sect of Buddhism dates from the Nara Period (710-784).

KYOTO--Inspired by a priest ... “The idea is interesting because temples can reach out to even those who formerly were not curious about Buddhism with it.” Standing 195 centimeters tall ...

KYOTO--Rarely seen cultural treasures at Shokokuji and its sub-temple Kogen-in in the city ... of the Shokokuji school of the Rinzai sect of Buddhism, which was founded by Ashikaga Yoshimitsu ...

The miniature statue was in a small wooden Buddhist ... the small Buddha altar and a drawstring bag.” Yamaguchi speculated that people mourning Jishin’s death just before the temple was ...

KYOTO--Police have opened an investigation ... a centuries-old national treasure at Chionin temple, the main place of worship of the Jodo sect of Buddhism. The scratches are about 18 centimeters ...

Kyoto has long been at the top of my list of places to visit. The city, known as the cultural capital of Japan, is home to numerous Buddhist temples, the Imperial Palace, Shinto shrines ...

Hosted by the city government and the Kyoto City Tourism Association, the event is spread across 15 locations and runs until March 18. At Ryoanji temple ... and a Buddhist “ihai” memorial ...

A special exhibition is now running at the Tokyo National Museum until May 8 to mark the 1,050th anniversary of the death of Buddhist Saint ... of Rokuharamitsuji temple in Kyoto over the centuries.

The prominence of Lord Buddha's temples and stupas in India reflects the history and cultures of Buddhism. By visiting these sites, not only can a religious experience be gained, but these sites ...