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A fighting Monk
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Memories of father halt would-be robber
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KYOTO--A man who allegedly intended to steal money from a Kyoto store but abandoned his attempt because he thought the owner resembled his late father was arrested Thursday on suspicion of intent to commit a robbery, according to police. The police suspect unemployed Hideo Nakamura, 60, of Fushimi Ward, Kyoto, ...3 days ago -
First Buddhist memorial to be held in honor of X-Japan guitarist hide
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TOKYO — It was announced Sunday that Buddhist memorial services commemorating the 13th anniversary of the death of hide, the legendary X-Japan guitarist who died in 1998, will be held at Tsukiji Hongan-ji on May 2 of next year. This will be the first memorial service for the musician. Fellow X-Japan member Yoshiki ...1 week ago -
A Spiritual Look at the Great Buddha from Kamakura
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The Great Buddha from Kamakura (Daibutsu) represents the Amida Buddha (in Japanese Amida Nyorai), the Buddha of the Infinite Light, the main Deity of the Buddhist Sect Jodo (Pure Land). LINK TO ORIGINAL table {border:0px;}td{border-left:2px solid grey;} Link has some good photos. ABN1 week ago -
Travel Japan by H.I.S combines Buddhist train of thought with bullet train ride
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Living the life of a Buddhist monk against the backdrop of centuries old monasteries in Japan’s world heritage listed ‘temple city’ of Koyasan is the latest experiential tour on offer from Travel Japan by H.I.S. The two-day programs are based on an overnight stay in traditional lodging houses. LINK TO ORIGINAL2 weeks ago -
Tokyo: Monk loses trespass case appeal
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The Supreme Court, ruling in a case that has raised questions about freedom of expression in Japan, on Monday rejected an appeal by a Buddhist monk found guilty of trespassing to distribute political leaflets. The courts Second Petty Bench upheld a verdict by the Tokyo High Court that found Yosei Arakawa, 62, guilty ...2 weeks ago -
Monks guilty verdict finalized over political flier distribution
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TOKYO — The Supreme Court on Monday dismissed an appeal by a Buddhist monk found guilty by the Tokyo High Court of trespassing at a Tokyo condominium to distribute Japanese Communist Party leaflets. The top court’s decision will stir controversy if it is seen as in conflict with the constitutionally guaranteed ...3 weeks ago -
Pot meets kettle following Ozawas remarks on Christian insularity
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Ruling Democratic Party of Japan (DPJ) Secretary-General Ichiro Ozawas recent remarks that "Christianity is cliquish and dogmatic" have stirred criticism from the Christian Liaison Committee in Japan, who has described them as "one-sided" and raised doubts about his common sense. LINK TO ORIGINAL3 weeks ago -
Japanese temple resorts to manga to woo visitors
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HACHIOJI, Japan — Girls clad in maids outfits are not traditionally associated with Buddhism, but that has not stopped monks at a centuries-old temple using Japanese pop culture to woo visitors. The Ryohoji temple, built in the late 16th century in a Tokyo suburb, erected a colourful manga-inspired sign at its ...4 weeks ago

