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Jun 22, 20243 min read
Buddhas of the Henro: Fudō
He sits or stands on a boulder surrounded by an aureole of flame. His name, “Fudō,” simply means “Unmoved.”

Feb 6, 20244 min read
Generosity outside the box
It'll be no secret to you that we live in tough economic times. So much of the discourse surrounding dāna or generosity centers on money,...


Dec 15, 20236 min read
Purifying the Six Roots
I initially came to Japan because I was interested in getting a firsthand experience of Japanese Buddhism. However, by a strange and...

Nov 8, 20233 min read
Small Advice and Baby Steps
Researching the Shikoku Henro seems like an endless collection of lists, with all the temple names and deities, the costume elements, the...
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