In an enlightening lecture, Tibetan scholar Yumiko Ishihama explores the historical spread of Tibetan Buddhism and the Dalai Lama's enduring influence.
From a good luck charm for children to a talisman for sexual potency and childbirth, the daruma has been many things to many people throughout history.
Professor Jaffe received the Kanazawa University International Award for highlighting DT Suzuki's significance as an ambassador of Japanese Buddhism.
Dr Kevin Doak argues that while Japan surpasses the US in social stability, its nationalism remains unstable without guidance from an indigenous constitution.
After decades of brutal communist persecution, the people of Tibet remain unmoved and unafraid. His Holiness the Dalai Lama is at the heart of their resilience.
Predictions are that Abe's murder, driven by the shooter's hatred of the Unification Church, will continue to alter the Japanese media's view of religion.
Aimed at entities soliciting donations like the Unification Church, the law gives people being solicited time to fully consider their action before donating.
In practice the IWC has already abandoned the management of whale resources and whaling, and the Western worldview caused this situation.
This book is not only about war, the US military, and the Chaplain Corps. Religion, faith, and humanity are themes deeply running through the pages.
Visiting Choraku-ji and Anyo-ji on a relaxed walking route makes for the perfect afternoon of unhurried discovery. Better yet, put down the digital map and see...
In the first two weeks of the year, it’s customary to visit all seven gods at their shrines and scoop up as much luck as possible...
“I was blessed with excellent colleagues" ー Dr. James Heisig, on receiving the 2021 Kanazawa University International Award for his work on Japanese philosopher Kitaro Nishida.
