Japanese monk Seigaku lives a Zen life with as little money as possible in Berlin. The desire for popularity led Seitaro Higuchi from Tottori on the Sea of Japan to Germany's capital, ...

In the fall of 742, a Japanese emissary invited Jianzhen to lecture in Japan, and the monk agreed (although some of his disciples were displeased). But the crossing did not succeed.

Tokyo, Oct 21 (EFE). — A 41yearold Japanese Buddhist monk on Wednesday successfully concluded “doiri,” an extremely difficult ritual that involves giving up food, drink and sleep for nine days.

Why did these monks in Japan choose to mummify themselves? The sacred mountains of Yamagata are home to 13 sokushinbutsu, who are believed to be in a state of deep meditation between life and death.

Some Buddhist monks in Japan practice on a mountain, and part of that practice is running and walking around the mountain for an average of 25 miles a day—in shoes like this.” $40 at Amazon ...

A Japanese monk shares a video which shows him juggling in robes. Buddhist monks in Japan are out to prove a point, and they are doing it in the best way possible - by using social media as a weapon.

A Buddhist monk in Japan received a traffic violation when driving in his robe. The police officer who pulled the monk over said the attire interfered with his safe driving, The Japan News reports.

Beatboxing For Buddha: Japan Monk's Musical Outreach. By Sarah LAI Published 08/06/20 AT 11:26 PM EDT. Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on LinkedIn Share on Reddit Share on Flipboard Share ...

You wouldn't think that a Japanese monk and a merchant from Finland would have much in common, but it turns out they do: Climate change. You wouldn't think that a Japanese monk and a merchant from ...

A Japanese monk is suing his temple, claiming he was forced to work incredibly long hours catering to tourists and that the heavy workload gave him depression. The monk, in his 40s, is seeking 8 ...

For Ryushun Kusanagi, Buddhism is more than a religion, as it can serve as a philosophy of life to cope with modern daily life. On the other side of the screen appears a Buddhist monk. He appears ...