Sunday, April 5, 2009

April 6, 2009: Ritsu and Shingon-Ritsu sect doctrine


When visiting Toshodaiji-temple, Saidaiji-temple and so on, the knowledge of the doctrine of Ritsu sect and Shingon-ritsu sect will help you enjoy them more and more fruitfully.

Friday, April 3, 2009

April 4, 2009: Hosso school doctrine


When visiting Kofukuji, Yakushiji, Horyuji, Kiyomizudera-temple and so on, the knowledge of the doctrine of Hosso school will help you enjoy them more and more fruitfully.

Thursday, April 2, 2009

April 2, 2009: Kegon school doctrine

When visiting Todaiji-temple to see the Great Buddha, the knowledge of the Kegon school doctrine will help you enjoy it more and more fruitfully.

Saturday, March 7, 2009

March 8: Historical background of Omizutori, Nara

It's amazing to enjoy Omizutori both visually and aurally, however, it's more exciting to give a thought to its historical background. Here, we can see a vivid image over the Genesis of syncretism between Buddhism and Shinto.