He noted it was possible the miniature Buddha was a “nenjibutsu,” or small statue of Buddha, that Jishin carried with him. “The miniature statue shows his faith for Gyoki and Monju-bosatsu ...

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--One stone statue of an enlightened Buddhist ... 500 arhat sculptures in tribute to the 500 disciples of the Buddha who turned out following his death. However, the number grew to 1,200 ...

Minamiyamashiro, in the very south of Kyoto Pref., was once an important transportation hub, and many Buddhist temples were built to spiritually watch over this secluded region. Around the 15th ...

The Great Buddha is truly massive and awe-inspiring ... Nara is an easy day trip from Kyoto or Osaka, with frequently running trains. If you are looking for more interesting sights to explore ...

Kyoto proudly preserves its traditional architecture ... The main attractions are the Todaiji Great Buddha Temple, a UNESCO ...

KYOTO--At first glance this mirror looks just like any other, but shining a light on it reflects an image of the Amitabha Buddha on the wall. Another reveals an image of Jesus Christ on the cross.