Third Indian Expedition - Journey to Places Related to BuddhaUniversity of Nalander...
Have you ever heard of this Buddhist site?
It is clearly a minor site compared to Lumbini, the birthplace of Buddha, Bodh Gaya, the site of enlightenment, and Sarnath (Kanoen), the site of the first turning of the wheel of Dharma.
However, this site turned out to be one of the most impressive Buddhist monuments I saw in India.
Dreamland Disneyland ResearchI think Japan is one of the countries in the world where Disney is unparalleled. I love Disney, too.
However, its popularity cannot be dismissed merely in terms of entertainment. There is no doubt that you will enjoy Disney even more if you know more about its history and depth.
In this article, we will introduce some recommended books that will also help you learn about Disney's history and philosophy.
Travels in Sri Lanka, the Holy Land of BuddhismOn my return flight, I had to read a book. It was "He Died at Waseda" by Takeshi Hida.
I will be shocked to the point of holding my breath with this book.
I will tell you what the book contained and what struck me about it. It was the moment when something definitively changed in me.
Travels in Sri Lanka, the Holy Land of BuddhismColombo is the largest city in Sri Lanka, with a combined population and urban area of over 2 million. The city, which is also the center of business in Sri Lanka, is developing remarkably, and high-rise buildings are being constructed one after another. I was surprised as soon as I arrived at the city that it is almost as developed and beautiful as Japan's metropolitan area.
Travels in Sri Lanka, the Holy Land of BuddhismI have been in the process of studying Dostoevsky for the past few years, mostly European history. And now I am learning about India and Sri Lanka.
But I wondered, "What do I really know about Europe, India, and Sri Lanka? What do I think I know about Europe, India, and Sri Lanka?" Coming to the University of Peradeniya made me aware of this question once again.
Travels in Sri Lanka, the Holy Land of BuddhismMany people may have an image of Sri Lanka as a country of black tea. I was one of them.
I have always been a coffee drinker, but the more I learned about tea, the more I became interested in it, and now I drink it frequently. In this article, I would like to share my experience at a Sri Lankan tea plantation.
Travels in Sri Lanka, the Holy Land of BuddhismAs we saw in the previous article, traditional Sri Lankan Buddhism is different from our image of strict Theravada Buddhism. If anything, it is even closer to our Japanese Buddhism.
So why is there such an "image gap"?
The key to this is found in the "Protestant Buddhism" of Dharmapala, which I will introduce here.
Travels in Sri Lanka, the Holy Land of BuddhismIn this article, I will discuss the general trend toward civil war, Sinhala Buddhist nationalism and the restoration of the Holy Land. I am sure that the last few articles have been full of surprises for you. I myself have been astonished by what I have learned about Sri Lanka. I am sure that you have found Sri Lanka to be a very interesting country.
Travels in Sri Lanka, the Holy Land of BuddhismIn this article I will talk about a very important figure in Sri Lanka, Dharmapala. This Dharmapala is the one who advocated "Sinhala Buddhist Nationalism" that led to the Sri Lankan Civil War.
In Sri Lanka, Buddhism is integrated with nationalism and becomes the spark for ethnic conflict. We will also look at that Sinhala Buddhist nationalism.
Travels in Sri Lanka, the Holy Land of BuddhismDharmapala had a decisive impact on the Sri Lankan Civil War.
He did not suddenly appear out of thin air either. He came into existence because of the historical background of Sri Lanka at that time.
In this article, I will briefly discuss the colonial period in Sri Lanka, which is also important for the history of Dharmapala and Sri Lankan Buddhism.
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Travels to Buddhist Sacred Sites in India and Sri Lanka: What I felt there when I was called to India
(1) The birth of Prince Siddhartha in Lumbini, Nepal!
10 novels instead of business cards - I'm ashamed to say I'm such a person.
Why am I, a monk, reading Dostoevsky and world literature?" Articles - The Surprising Similarities Between Shinran and Dostoevsky
(93) Varanasi, early morning on the Ganges River - Like an impressionist painting! The Ganges at sunrise from the boat
(92) Enjoy the Saharnath Museum's supreme treasure, the Ashoka Lion Pillar Head, and the "First Turning Wheel," the greatest masterpiece of Indian Buddhist sculpture!
(91) To the Dhamek Stupa at Sarnath (Kanoen) - The holy place of Buddha's first turning of the wheel! This is where the Buddhist Order began!
(90) Am I a disqualified monk if I am not impressed by the Buddhist holy places in India? Sinking in Bodh Gaya...
(89) Who owns Bodhgaya? History of the Movement to Retake Bodhgaya and Dharmapala's Maha Bodhi Society
(88) Visiting Mahabodhi Temple in Bodh Gaya, the Holy Land of Buddha's Enlightenment
(87) Experience the fervor of Hinduism at the Vishnu Temple in Gaya, a major sacred site for ancestral offerings!
(86) To the place associated with Sujata and the Neelanjara River - The place of the milk porridge offering that saved the dying Buddha
