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A Guide to Jizo, Guardian of Travelers and the Weak
Offbeat  (tags: Japan, guardian, Jizo, Jizo statue, Buddhism, children, safety, culture, interesting )

Naoko
- 412 days ago - japantimes.co.jp
This is th Jizo we know and love, the Jizo full of awesomeness, compassion and furtitude. Jizo does not get angry, nor does he ever give up, even when trampled and stepped upon like earth. He guides us on our travels, gives power to those who are weak>>
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Horyuji: Buddhism's Cradle in Japan
Offbeat  (tags: Japan, Nara, Horyuji, UNESCO World Heritage, oldest temple in Japan, oldest wooden buildings, Shotoku Taishi, history, Buddhism, bronze statue )

Naoko
- 709 days ago - search.japantimes.co.jp
As well as being a landmark in Japanese history and the oldest existing Buddhist temple on the land, the complex of Horyuji contains the world's oldest wooden buildings.
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Buddhist Study: Guidelines for Being a Good Person Part 2 - National Zen Buddhism | Examiner.Com
Offbeat  (tags: Zen Buddhism, Dharma talks, Buddhism, Buddhist blogging, teachings of Buddha, Buddhist writing, examiner, merlyn seeley )

Merlyn
- 859 days ago - examiner.com
As promised part 2, if you missed part 1, please go to the home page and click the link. Subscribe to the column if you don't want to miss the next 6 parts.
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Temple Turns to 'Anime' to Lure the Young
Offbeat  (tags: temple, Japan, Tokyo, attract visitors, anime characters, maid cafe, geek, Buddhism, Akiba-style, Akihabara, culture )

Naoko
- 873 days ago - search.japantimes.co.jp
Rhohoji in Tokyo's western suburb of Hachioju was just another temple that few passersby bothered to enter until it came up with the novel idea of using "anime" characters to attract visitors.
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You Can't Come Back Unless We Say So!
Offbeat  (tags: China, Chinese government, Buddhists, Buddhism, Dalai Lama )

RC
- 2098 days ago - shoutwire.com
China has officially entered the godgame. The government there has imposed a law that forbids Buddhists in Chinese-controlled Tibet from reincarnating without official permission.
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Fire Ants Invade!! These Monks Need Your Help!!
Offbeat  (tags: non violence, fire ants, Buddhism, insect bites, OUCH!!! )

DC
- 2257 days ago - news.bbc.co.uk
They found a new home for the cobra that moved in. Now it's Fire Ants. OUCH! since Buddhism forbids devotees from harming any living creature, the monks seek a creative and non-violent solution to deal with the insects, which are biting worshippers
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