Japan – Page 3 – Dharma Documentaries

Shikoku Pilgrimage (Sacred Journeys)

A look at one of Japan’s most sacred pilgrimages through the eyes of American Pilgrims.

The extraordinary pilgrimage of a Buddhist monk belonging to the Tendai sect of Buddhism in Japan.

The development of Zen Buddhism in Japan, and its two main schools seen through two representative figures.

A history of Japanese Buddhism from its introduction to the 13th century.

A look at the influence of Zen on all aspects of Japanese art and culture.

A look at Zen training at the Japanese Rinzai School of Zen Buddhism Shogen ji Monastery in Shimizu-ku, Shizuoka, Japan.

A film that follows Michael Stone on his unusual pilgrimage to Japan in 2012.

A fascinating look at the practice of self-mummification as practiced by members of the Shingon sect in Japan.

A look at the works of the great Chinese ch’an artist Mu-xi, and his work, which now only survives in Japan.

A look at the Chinese calligraphic arts that have been preserved in Japan, and their influence on Japanese culture.