Feb.26, 2010: Popularization of Buddhism

Honen preached "the exclusive practice of the nembutsu", and Shinran took further steps "absolute reliance on Amida."

Feb.19, 2010: Shingon sect, Buddhism, and its founder Kukai

Kukai who advocated "one can become a buddha in this world and in one's very body" had an affirmative view of life.

Feb.18, 2010: Shotokutaishi

He got Buddhism entrenched in Japan as a realistic politician as well as a revolutionist.

Feb.13, 2010: A base of Japanese religious sense

What lies at the base of Japanese people's religious sense?
ーーーEquality, Reincarnation, and a set of a recited Mass & Ancestor worshipーーー

Feb.11, 2010: Nice free cultural spots in Nara

It's nice to call over good spots withoout admission in order to take a rest, get cultural or tour flyers, enjoy a vista or cultural event and atmosphere. Nara is blessed with the spots.

Feb.9, 2010: Popular plum groves in Nara

Japanese people enjoy plum blossom viewing as well as cherry blossom viewing. Let's enjoy subtly beautiful plum blossoms with their smell, herald of the arrival of spring.

Feb.3, 2010: Even non-living things have a heart

Japan has a culture thinking of the universe as follows: among all things, there exists a spirit.