With Buddhist institutions and followers in Japan in decline, a Japanese priest and scholar is turning to artificial intelligence to revive spiritual engagement, an initiative drawing more interest ...

In this episode, Kings and Generals explores how Buddhism first entered Japan and gradually transformed the spiritual and political landscape. From its arrival via Korea to its acceptance by the ...

A 14th-century Korean Buddhist statue, stolen from a Japanese temple in 2012, has been returned after a lengthy legal battle. The statue's return follows a South Korean Supreme Court ruling in ...

A Buddhist Statue Stolen From a Japanese Temple Nearly 13 Years Ago Is Returned From South Korea TOKYO (AP) — A 14th century Korean Buddhist statue stolen from a Japanese temple nearly 13 years ...

A 14th century Korean Buddhist statue stolen from a Japanese temple nearly 13 years ago was returned on Monday, following a years-long legal battle between Japan and South Korea over its ownership ...

TOKYO (AP) — A 14th century Korean Buddhist statue stolen from a Japanese temple nearly 13 years ago was returned on Monday, following a yearslong legal battle between Japan and South Korea over ...

Tokyo - Japanese Buddhist monks strutted their stuff on Wednesday in a contest highlighting sutra chanting skills, giving funeral sermons and, surprisingly, loud karate chops. The contest, held on the ...

Buddhism in modern Japan is more than just a religion; it is a cultural and philosophical influence that shapes everyday life. In this video, we explore how Buddhism continues to impact Japanese ...

A 14th century Korean Buddhist statue stolen from a Japanese temple nearly 13 years ago has been returned after a long legal battle between Japan and South Korea over its ownership that had further ...

“Sha ri shi. Shiki fu i ku. Ku fu i shiki.” The sounds of the monks’ chants reverberated through me. I didn’t know what the words meant, but somehow they brought me a measure of peace ...