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	Korean Buddhist temples - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Buddhist heritage can be found all over the country in the form of temples, pagodas, sculptures, paintings, handicrafts and buildings.
		In 552 Buddhist scriptures where sent to Japan.
		Buddhist temples are an important part of the Korean landscape.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Korean_Buddhist_temples (449 words)

	1565911792 Mind Only: Essence of Zen 1565911792 photobook on Korean Zen Buddhism
		He has practiced Zen in temples both in Korea and Japan and currently works for an architectural firm in Seoul.
		Zen was first introduced to the Korean peninsula directly from T'ang China during the 7th Century which means that Zen in Korea considerably pre-dates its better known Japanese counterpart.
		Beautifully photographed, the book shows pictures, panoramic views as well as glimpses of detail, of many of Korea`s less known Buddhist temples.
	www.koreanbook.de /BookServices/books/MindOnly.html (454 words)

	Temples in Japan - Japanese Buddhist & Shinto Photo Dictionary
		Buddhist temples are extremely beautiful, and very interesting architecturally.
		The Soga family built the famous temple called "Asuka-dera." Prince Shotoku (574 - 622 AD), meanwhile, is attributed with the construction of the famous Horyu-ji Temple in Nara (outside link), Shitenno-ji in Osaka, as well as many other temples throughout Japan.
		In Kamakura, the great temples of Kencho-ji and Engaku-ji, which were constructed in the Kamakura period, later became major power centers, and the governments of the day struggled hard to overcome and minimize their influence.
	www.onmarkproductions.com /html/temples1.shtml (2199 words)

	Korean Art Freer and Sackler Galleries
		He expanded his collection to include celadon ceramics from the Koryo dynasty (918–1392), which had once adorned palaces, Buddhist temples, and private residences of the aristocracy.
		The simple forms, spare decoration, and monochrome glazes of the Choson period (1392–1910) Korean tea bowls used in Japan first attracted Charles Lang Freer to Korean ceramics.
		• Three well-preserved Buddhist paintings from the Koryo dynasty
	www.asia.si.edu /collections/koreanHome.htm (215 words)

	GODS of Japan - A-to-Z Photo Dictionary of Japanese Buddhist & Shinto Deities
		My experience with Buddhist art is largely confined to Japan, and I lack the resources to independently verify the spellings and lore from outside this island nation.
		This site is about JAPANESE traditions in Buddhist sculpture and iconography.
		There are dozens of temples and shrines near my home, many dating from the 8th to 13th centuries, many open to the public.
	www.onmarkproductions.com /html/buddhism.shtml (941 words)

	Web Japan : Top page
		New addition" Kids Web Japan: Japanese and Korean Kids Talk in Pictures"
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	web-japan.org (22 words)

	... About Japan: Template
		One can tour Eheiji, one of Japan's most important Zen temples, or inquire about the practice of Buddhist meditation at Kyoto Zen.
		Japan's most popular Buddhist sect, the Shin or "True" sect, invites a visit to The White Path Temple to learn more about their practices and beliefs.
		Jamie Marconi's Images from Japan provides a number of photographs of Buddhist temples and related sights among his rich collection of digitized pictures.
	www.csuohio.edu /history/japan/japan17.html (439 words)

	Amazon.com: The Enlightened Kitchen: Fresh Vegetable Dishes from the Temples of Japan: Books: Mari Fujii
		Written by the wife of a Buddhist monk who has taught temple cuisine for over twenty years, The Enlightened Kitchen: Fresh Vegetable Dishes From The Temples Of Japan is a cookbook of the traditional fare that has its roots in Japan's Buddhist temples.
		While Japanese cuisine has become popular in the West, far less is known about the traditional fare originating from Japan's Buddhist temples.
		The vegetarian food eaten by monks and nuns in Japan's Buddhist temples is known as "shojin ryori," or "shojin cuisine." Read the first page
	www.amazon.com /exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/4770024932?v=glance (1262 words)

	Greco-Buddhist art - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Another Buddhist deity, named Shukongoshin, one of the wrath-filled protector deities of Buddhist temples in Japan, is also an interesting case of transmission of the image of the famous Greek god Herakles to the Far-East along the Silk Road.
		Herakles was used in Greco-Buddhist art to represent Vajrapani, the protector of the Buddha, and his representation was then used in China and Japan to depict the protector gods of Budhist temples.
		3-4) Vajrapani, the protector of the Buddha, depicted as Herakles in the Greco-Buddhist art of Gandhara.
	www.leessummit.us /project/wikipedia/index.php/Greco-Buddhist_art (1262 words)

	Kyoto, Nara and Osaka - TravelPuppy.com
		Established in AD 794, the city’s largest number of shrines, temples, museums and historical sites acts as a textbook to the history of Japan, while her arts, crafts and cuisine are among the country’s best.
		Nara, one-hour south of Kyoto, is a major Buddhist centre and was Japan’s capital during the 8th century AD.
		The city’s large number of historical neighbourhoods, such as the rural temples of Arashiyama, the textile workshops of Nishijin and the Gion geisha district, are best seen on foot.
	travelpuppy.com /japan/kyoto-nara.htm (484 words)

	Kyoto - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		During World War II when firebombing was conducted throughout the country, Kyoto and its 1600 Buddhist temples, 400 Shinto shrines, palaces, gardens and architecture were spared, leaving it one of the best preserved cities in Japan.
		The pagoda is a symbol of the city, and the tallest pagoda in Japan.
		Kyoto is the only large Japanese city that still has an abundance of prewar buildings, such as machiya (traditional townhouses).
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Kyoto (1365 words)

	Nara and Heian periods (from Buddhism) -- Encyclopædia Britannica
		Gallery in Japan dedicated to the preservation of the art and heritage of Nara, and Japanese Buddhist culture.
		Buddhist schools imported from China became established in Nara, and state-subsidized provincial temples (kokubunji) made the system effective at the…
		Spreading from India to Central and Southeast Asia, China, Korea, and Japan, Buddhism has played a central role in the spiritual, cultural, and social life of the Eastern world and during the 20th century has spread to the West.
	www.britannica.com /eb/article-68679 (940 words)

	Encyclopedia: Emperor Shomu of Japan
		The former emperor personally painted in the statue's eyes at the opening ceremony in 752 and declared himself a servant of the three treasures: the Buddha, Buddhist teachings and the Buddhist community, making this the closest anyone ever came to declaring Japan a Buddhist nation.
		Emperor ShÅmu established provincial temples (å›½åˆ†å¯º: kokubunji for monks; å›½åˆ†å°¼å¯º:kokubun niji for nuns)in each province of Japan.
		His Majesty Emperor Akihito of Japan The Emperor of Japan (å¤©çš‡ tennÅ) is the symbol of Japan, the unity of its people and the head of the Japanese Imperial Family.
	www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Emperor-Shomu-of-Japan (769 words)

	Encyclopedia: Emperor Shomu of Japan
		The former emperor personally painted in the statue's eyes at the opening ceremony in 752 and declared himself a servant of the three treasures: the Buddha, Buddhist teachings and the Buddhist community, making this the closest anyone ever came to declaring Japan a Buddhist nation.
		Emperor ShÅmu established provincial temples (å›½åˆ†å¯º: kokubunji for monks; å›½åˆ†å°¼å¯º:kokubun niji for nuns)in each province of Japan.
		His Majesty Emperor Akihito of Japan The Emperor of Japan (å¤©çš‡ tennÅ) is the symbol of Japan, the unity of its people and the head of the Japanese Imperial Family.
	www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Emperor-Shomu-of-Japan (769 words)

	pictures of Japan at picturesofplaces.com - japan pictures travel tokyo vacation kyoto fuji
		Japan - Japan vacation pictures including Buddhist temples and Shinto shrines in Nara and the Golden Pagoda in Kyoto.
		Japan - pictures and a link to pictures of Japan including houses, temples, and Matsumoto Castle.
		Japan - pictures of Japan including rivers and temples.
	www.picturesofplaces.com /Asia/japan.html (422 words)

	Nara Buddhism
		The city of Nara grew around the imperial palace, major shrines connected with the ancestors of the ruling families and Buddhist temples connected with the Nara schools.
		Nara Buddhism is symbolised by the rich assortment of classical temple buildings sponsored by the court, and by an exceptional legacy of Buddhist temple painting and sculpture, some of it deriving from the 'silk road' trade route with China.
		The six schools of Nara Buddhism, introduced into Japan during the seventh and eighth centuries CE were Hosso (= Mind-Only, Yogacara); Sanron (= Three Treatises, Madhyamika), Kegon (Flower-Garland, Avatamsaka); Ritsu (= Rules of Discipline, Vinaya); Jojitsu (= Establishment of truth, Satyasiddhi); and Kusha (study of the Abhidharma-kosha texts).
	philtar.ucsm.ac.uk /encyclopedia/easia/nara.html (497 words)

	Nara Travel Guide
		Due to its past as the first permanent capital, it remains full of historic treasures, including some of Japan's oldest Buddhist temples.
		As the influence and political ambitions of the city's powerful Buddhist monasteries grew to become a serious threat to the government, the capital was moved to Nagaoka in 784.
		Japan's first permanent capital was established in the year 710 at Heijo, the city now known as Nara.
	www.japan-guide.com /e/e2165.html (117 words)

	Kyoto Travel Information Lonely Planet Destination Guide
		With an astonishing 1600 Buddhist temples, 400 Shintō shrines, a trio of palaces, and dozens of gardens and museums, Kyoto is Japan's cultural treasure house.
		Kyoto, with its hundreds of temples and gardens, was the imperial capital between 794 and 1868, and remains the cultural centre of Japan.
		Kyoto will satisfy a Fuji-sized appetite for the classic Japanese aesthetic.
	www.lonelyplanet.com /worldguide/destinations/asia/japan/kyoto (205 words)

	Buddhist Mahâyâna Texts - Part II - Introduction
		We have heard so much of late of a Buddhist propaganda for the conversion of the East and the West to the doctrines of Buddha, that it may be useful to see what the doctrines of the historical Buddha have become in the Mahâyâna-school, more particularly in the monasteries of Japan.
		These are the statements of the Buddhists in Japan as recorded by Bunyiu Nanjio in 'Short History of the Twelve Japanese Buddhist Sects,' Tokyo, 1886, p.
		Of these Buddhists the Shin-shiu sect claims about ten millions of followers, with 19,208 temples, and 11,958 preachers, with ten chief priests, and 3,593 students.
	www.sacred-texts.com /bud/sbe49/sbe4923.htm (205 words)

	Ancient Japan - 6
		The system of registration at Buddhist temples was instituted: all Japanese were required to register as parishioners to a parent Buddhist temple, called a danna-dera ("family temple"), which every year had to guarantee that the parishioner was not a Christian.
		In 1604, for example, a special system for the purchase of silk was established: Chinese silk imported to Japan by Portuguese ships was sold at fixed prices to the powerful merchants of Kyoto, Sakai, and Nagasaki, who formed a guild and then distributed this silk to the domestic retail merchants.
		His political ideas--as seen in such works as Honcho hennen-roku ("Chronological History of Japan") and Honcho tsugan ("Survey History of Japan"), completed by his son Gaho--provided a historical justification for the establishment of the Tokugawa shogunate, based upon the concept of tendo ("way of heaven").
	www.crystalinks.com /japan6.html (205 words)

	AI Asia - Nara/Tenpyo Period
		The devoutness that the Nara emperors held for Buddhism guaranteed its rapid and dramatic expansion into Japanese culture and Buddhist temples were built all over Japan as local authorities were ordered to establish them (Kokubunji and Kokubunniji) divided into each region in Japan.
		Although Buddhism entered Japan in 518, it was during the Nara period that it became a solid presence in Japanese culture when several schools of Buddhist thought imported from T'ang China made their way to the capital city.
		In 708 she moved the capital city of Japan from Fujiwara to Heijo-Kyo, west of the modern city of Nara, thus giving the Nara period of Japanese history its name.
	www.antiquatedideas.com /cgi-antiquatedideas/asia/topic.cgi?forum=31&topic=6 (914 words)

	Color Red in Japanese Buddhist & Shinto Mythology
		This cult calls to mind that of the "back door" (ushirodo) of Japanese Buddhist temples, dedicated to Matarajin or similar deities, protectors with a dubious past or an ambivalent nature.
		In Japan's Buddhist realm, three deities in particular are associated with the color red.
		In Japan, the color red is associated closely with a few deities in Shinto and Buddhist traditions, and statues of these deities are often decked in red clothing or painted red.
	www.onmarkproductions.com /html/color-red.html (4759 words)

	Department of Religion, Faculty, Staff, Graduate Students
		She is the author of Original Enlightenment and the Transformation of Medieval Japanese Buddhism and is currently researching Buddhist deathbed practices in Japan's premodern period.
		She has written articles on Buddhist eschatology, Tendai and Nichiren traditions, and Buddhism in Modern Japan.
		He is now finishing a book on paintings of the wheel of rebirth in Buddhist temples in India, Tibet, central Asia, and China.
	www.princeton.edu /~religion/people.html (4759 words)

	Autumn Tours 2005
		From the complexity and beauty of Nikko's outlandishly ornate shrines and temples to the meditative quiet of the mountain-top Buddhist monastries of Mt. Haguro and two nights on the remote Sado Island, we'll be making a of journey of discovery that we are sure will leave you enchanted.
		In between you'll be taken on a voyage of discovery; waking to the chants of Buddhist monks at the mountain top retreat of Mt. Koya; crossing vine bridges across the rivers that wind through the deep gorges of Shikoku; contemplating on the horrors of the atomic attack on Hiroshima.
		We'll be sampling a wide range of accommodation including a temple lodging at Mt. Koya with an evening meal of 'Shoujin Ryori' - traditional Buddhist cuisine.
	www.insidejapantours.com /2005/autumntours.shtml (1206 words)

	Japan's Religion and Philosophy (Shinto, Buddhism, Christianity, Religion in Japan Today)
		Many people in Japan today consider themselves Shintoist and Buddhist, in spite of alienation from specific Buddhist temples and Shinto shrines associated with their family.
		It was introduced to Japan after the king of Paekche in Korea sent a Buddha statue and copies of sutras to the Japanese emperor during the 6th century.
		The increase in interest has not added greatly to the Christian base in Japan, probably due to the fact that the belief is in one God, thus eliminating the relaxed polytheism of Shinto and Japanese Buddhism.
	www.asianinfo.org /asianinfo/japan/religion.htm (1615 words)

	Kayaking Japan's Inland Sea
		With kayaking expert Jeff Cooper to lead the way, you'll wander the streets of Japan's ancient capital, Nara, visit the temples and theaters of Kyoto, then discover the islands on an unforgettable sea kayaking journey.
		Days 3-4 — Visit the Buddhist temples, Shinto shrines, gardens, palaces, and museums of Nara and Kyoto.
		Never far from the hustle and bustle that is modern day Japan, you'll have the chance to paddle at your own pace from island to island, as you meet the locals and gain an understanding of the tradition that is only now re-surfacing in this land of contrasting harmony.
	www.mtsobek.com /mts/kja (450 words)

	Miniature Pagoda [Japan] (1975.268.150ab) Object Page Timeline of Art History The Metropolitan Museum of Art
		According to these documents, Empress Koken, who reigned from 749 to 758 and again from 764 to 770 as Empress Shotoku, ordered the production of one million tiny scrolls printed with magical Buddhist incantations, each one enshrined in a miniature pagoda.
		The project, commissioned as an act of atonement, was completed in 770, at which time 100,000 scrolls and pagodas were distributed to each of the ten major Buddhist temples in Nara.
		Historical information on these small pagodas is found in two sources: the Shoku Nihongi (History of Japan Continued, 797) and the Todaiji yoroku (Chronicles of Todaiji, 1134).
	www.themetmuseum.com /toah/ho/06/eaj/hod_1975.268.150ab.htm (187 words)

	ASUKA/asukanotera
		It is thought that Buddhism was first publicly introduced In our country in the year 538 (seventh year of Emperor Kinmei's reign), when King Songmyong of the south-western Korean state of Paekche (Japanese pronunciation: Kudara) presented Buddhist images and sutras to the Japanese court.
		Construction of Japan's first full-scale temple, the Asukadera, was begun in 588 (first year of Emperor Sushun's reign), a half-century after Buddhism's first arrival.
		According to the Nihon shoki, in 680 (the 9th year of Emperor Tenmu's reign) there were within the capital district (i.e., the Asuka and Fujiwara region) 24 temples, the majority of them semi-private "clan temples" (ujidera) built by certain wealthy families.
	www.asukanet.gr.jp /asukahome/ASUKA2/ASUKATERA/asukanotera.html (322 words)

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