Buddhism

Mishima DisneySecond Indian Expedition - Travels to Buddhist sites in India and Sri Lanka

(60) Yukio Mishima loved Disneyland! What fascinated Mishima about Disney?

Japan is one of the countries in the world where Disney is uniquely popular. However, its popularity cannot be limited to entertainment aspects alone. If you know the history and depth of Disney, you will definitely enjoy Disney more. Even Yukio Mishima fell in love with Disneyland. There was something about Disneyland that fascinated even Mishima.

Yukio MishimaYukio Mishima and Japanese Literature

List of 15 recommended works of Yukio Mishima and commentaries - Interesting works of Yukio Mishima, one of Japan's most famous writers, and his epic life.

This article will introduce recommended works and commentaries by Yukio Mishima.

It was my blessing to have met the extraordinary giant that is Yukio Mishima.

Mishima literature may seem obscure, but if you start with a solid introduction, you will be able to enjoy its charms more than enough. It is truly the black magic of Mishima literature. I highly recommend this author.

Sea of FertilityYukio Mishima and Japanese Literature

Yukio Mishima's "Sea of Fertility" Synopsis and Impressions - What is Life? What is life? An amazing feature-length tetralogy that contains the soul of Mishima!

I have previously written an article on this blog entitled "Ten Novels to Use as Your Business Card," and this "Sea of Fertility" will be a new addition to that list.

The Mishima extract has had a very strong influence on my travels to Buddhist sites in India.

I consider "The Sea of Fertility" to be a major event in the history of world literature beyond Japan. It was such a huge work.

Akutagawa RyunosukeYukio Mishima and Japanese Literature

Ryunosuke Akutagawa's 5 recommended works - If you want to taste a masterpiece medium and short story with excellent sharpness, Akutagawa is the right choice! Recommended for both beginning and expert readers!

Yukio Mishima and Osamu Dazai are truly two extremes. While Yukio Mishima and Osamu Dazai are the two extremes, Ryunosuke Akutagawa is a middle-of-the-road artist with a moderate and good style.

The "middle-of-the-road, moderately good" style of writing is only in comparison with Mishima and Dazai. Its sharpness is outstanding.

I recommend this collection of works at the highest level as an introduction to reading. Of course, even the experts will be surprised at the depth of these works.

Kelaniya TempleSecond Indian Expedition - Travels to Buddhist sites in India and Sri Lanka

(56) Experience the bustle of the full moon holiday (Poya Day) at the Kelaniya Temple near Colombo!

Here in Sri Lanka, the custom of visiting temples on this Poya Day, which falls on the full moon day of each month, has taken root.

It was a very gratifying experience for me to see the Kelaniya temple crowded with people on Poya Day. It was a very gratifying experience for me to see the Kelaniya temple bustling with people on Poya Day. It was an experience that made me truly feel that there is a different way to deal with Buddhism than in Japan.

Second Indian Expedition - Travels to Buddhist sites in India and Sri Lanka

(55) Interview with AFP Colombo Bureau Chief on Sri Lanka's Civil War and Future Situation in Sri Lanka

There is one thing I particularly enjoyed about my stay in Colombo.

That was the meeting with the Colombo Bureau Chief of the AFP news agency.

AFP is a global media company based in France, and I had the opportunity to meet with its Colombo Bureau Chief. I asked him some questions about the situation in Sri Lanka.

Second Indian Expedition - Travels to Buddhist sites in India and Sri Lanka

(53) Arrival in Colombo, a major city in Sri Lanka! Impressed by the beautiful seaside scenery! Introducing its cityscape!

Colombo 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.

kataragamaSecond Indian Expedition - Travels to Buddhist sites in India and Sri Lanka

(51) Buddhistization of the Hindu holy city of Kataragama and nighttime pujas - Amazing difference from India.

Although originally a Hindu deity, Lord Katharagama himself came to be worshipped as the guardian deity of Buddhism in Sri Lankan Buddhism. This is quite similar to the Japanese term "kamibutsu shugyo," which means the union of Shintoism and Buddhism.

Kataragama has been an object of worship for both Hindus and Buddhists, but this began to change in the mid-20th century.