Zen is the Japanese pronunciation for “chan” in Chinese. The word Zen originates from the sanskrit word “dhyāna” which means … Read MoreZen Buddhism (updated)
Emaki During The Heian Period by Lynsey Stanicki The illustrated hand-scroll emaki has been used in numerous paintings in the … Read MoreEmaki During The Heian Period
The shugo were an important group in Japanese history that rose to power throughout the Kamakura and Muromachi shogunates. The position … Read MoreThe Shugo
Buddhahood is the final goal of Buddhism, the perfection of compassion and wisdom, and Mahayana Buddhism is reflective of the … Read MoreMahayana Buddhism – Elise Enslin
An interesting blog post about the Wakō, free-traders (and occasional raiders). The Chinese authorities, in particular the Ming government, tried … Read MoreWakō/Wokou (“Japanese” pirates)
