Buddhist temples vary in style and design, but they usually feature a main hall, a Buddha statue and space to meditate.

On Sunday, April 6, Dr. Nancy Nanshin White will present “An Introduction to Zen Buddhism” at the Hjemkomst Center’s Willow ...

When Mayor Derek S.K. Kawakami issued a proclamation on Tuesday announcing the birth of Siddhartha Gautama, no one in the audience remembered the last time Hanamatsuri festivities were held at the ...

Last spring, the Japan National Tourism Organization reported back-to-back months with more than 3 million inbound visitors, ...

When you're visiting Kyoto with kids, be sure to read this detailed Kyoto with kids itinerary for 2 days (or more). Don't ...

Shortly after dawn, more than 200 monks from an order of Tibetan exiles carry carefully bundled scriptures and 108 gold-gilt Buddha statues in a long procession toward the site revered as Siddhartha ...

If you’re hoping to redesign your garden this year but space is limited, it’s worth taking a look at some small Japanese ...

In today’s fast-paced world, where stress, anxiety, and mental fatigue have become a common part of life, spirituality and ...

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In a nation as culturally rich as Japan, it can be hard to know how to spend your time there. Here are ten of our favorite things to do.

Those seeking a more “Zen” vacation can relax in outdoor hot springs, explore an art-filled island, or join Buddhist monks for morning chants. Here are 10 not-to-be-missed experiences to ...

A Zen priest in training, Smith said Buddha’s teachings call for extending mercy to all beings, regardless of their past. “Like a lotus flower that blooms above the mud, redemption is always ...