KYOTO -- The area around Eikando Zenrin-ji ... Visitors can also see a statue of the standing Amida Buddha, the main deity of the temple, known as the "Looking-back" Amida Statue.

Found in Kyoto, Japan, it was obtained with a gift ... a replica of the Standing Amida Buddha (lower left) housed at the Spencer Museum of Art. His sculpture is simply a bigger version of the ...

KYOTO--Inspired by a priest’s belief that ... Ward on a recent day with the hope of sharing the teachings of Buddha. Among the audience was a monk from a different sect of Buddhism.

KYOTO--Choyu Otani is not what you might picture ... I want to deliver the sutra ‘Namu Amida Butsu’ (I take refuge in Amida Buddha) across the world.” Otani returned to Japan to lead a ...

Over its 1,200-year history, Kyoto has nurtured a rich, spiritual culture as a religious center. 27:41 The attempts to find ways to disseminate and preserve Buddhism in tune with the times ...

In Kyoto this autumn, the historical city’s rich ... Until the first week of December, Enryaku-ji’s effigy of the Buddha Shakyamuni will be on display, accompanied by the Dandelion Project ...

The Kyoto Protocol, the first international treaty to set legally binding targets to cut greenhouse gas emissions, was adoped 25 years ago, on 11 December 1997, in Kyoto, Japan. The agreement ...

Two cities that epitomize this balance are Tokyo and Kyoto. Tokyo, the bustling capital, is a vibrant metropolis filled with skyscrapers, neon lights, and a nonstop energy. Kyoto, the former ...

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After a deadly fire, here’s how you can support Kyoto Animation The tragic arson attack at Kyoto Animation in Japan left 33 people dead and even more wounded. One way to help the studio in its ...

Fall Afternoon Tea at Four Seasons Hotel Kyoto While Yokota’s job is sweet-centric, she frequently thinks about how to reimagine traditionally savory dishes and flavors. This mindset is especial ...

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