Buddhism
Buddhism, an ancient spiritual tradition originating in India, has significantly influenced various cultures worldwide, including Japan. Its teachings emphasize enlightenment through meditation, ethical conduct, and wisdom. In Japan, Buddhism has intertwined with native Shinto practices to create a unique cultural landscape, evident in art, architecture, literature, and film. Buddhist films often explore themes of spiritual growth, suffering, and the human condition, reflecting the religion's core tenets. These films can provide insightful commentary on societal issues, as well as personal introspection. They may also depict historical events or figures significant to Buddhism's development in Japan, offering viewers a deeper understanding of this complex culture and its enduring spiritual legacy.
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| [Buddhism.net] | Buddhism.net | The Buddhism site. |
| [BooksonBuddhism.com] | Tharpa Publications - Distributing the Wisdom of Modern Buddhism |
| [buddhism.or.kr] | |
| [emodernbuddhism.com] | Modern Buddhism Free eBook - Geshe Kelsang Gyatso |
| [MahayanaBuddhism.org] | – |
| [PureLandBuddhism.org] | Pure Land Buddhism |
| [cnbuddhism.com] | __-_ |
| [KadampaBuddhism.org] | New Kadampa Tradition International Kadampa Buddhist Union |
| [SecularBuddhism.com] | Secular Buddhism Podcast |
| [SecularBuddhism.org] | Secular Buddhist Association – A natural, pragmatic approach to early Buddhist teachings |
| [berzinarchives.com] | Study Buddhism an extensive source of Buddhist teachings Study Buddhism |
| [mvzc.org] | MahaVairocana Zen Center – Advancing the learning and practice of Buddhism through Zen courses, meditation retreats, and wellness seminars |
| [lbc.org.uk] | London Buddhist Centre | Meditation, Buddhism Yoga |
| [innerpeace-globalimpact.com] | Inner Peace - Global Impact: Tibetan Buddhism, Leadership, and Work - Inner Peace - Global Impact |
| [fredericklenzfoundation.org] | The Frederick P. Lenz Foundation – We Are Building American Buddhism |
| [wwzc.org] | White Wind Zen Community | Zen Centre of Ottawa | Buddhism, Mindfulness, Meditation, Zen Books |
| [plbi.org] | Pure Land Buddhism Initiative – The sound of Namo Amituofo is Light |
| [zcoc.org] | Zen Meditation Instruction, Mindfulness Orange County, Zen Buddhism Meditation, Tea Ceremony |
| [tbgw.net] | The Buddha Goes West – Buddhism for the West, for Today. |
| [nstmyoshinji.org] | Myoshinji Temple | Nichiren Shoshu Buddhism |
| [nstny.org] | Myosetsuji Temple ---- Nichiren Shoshu Buddhism |
| [uubf.org] | UU Buddhist Fellowship – Spiritual and Practical Resources for all who are interested in Unitarian Universalist Buddhism |
| [cocpb.com] | Center for Pragmatic Buddhism, Center and Store |
| [BuddhistBooks.com] | BUDDHIST BOOKS Large selection of books on Buddhism |
| [Dharmic.org] | Dharmic Religions - Buddhism, Hinduism, Jainism, Sikhism, religions which originated in India |
| [njm.org] | N Joshua Madan's Journal | Books, Buddhism, Programming, Politics for a start |
| [pszc.org] | Meditation Buddhism Zen Vashon Welcome- Puget Sound Zen Center |
| [jokb.org] | Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism |