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The Four Bodhisattva Vows: a brief explanation, and what it means within the wider Buddhist culture (i.e. why do Buddhist recite it so much?)

#buddhism #bodhisattva #liturgy

http://nembutsu.cc/2022/02/16/the-fou r-bodhisattva-vows/

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The Four Bodhisattva Vows: a brief explanation, and what it means within the wider Buddhist culture (i.e. why do Buddhist recite it so much?)

#buddhism #bodhisattva #liturgy

http://nembutsu.cc/2022/02/16/the-fou r-bodhisattva-vows/

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@1234567@mastodon-japan.net 美味しそう！

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@1234567@mastodon-japan.net 美味しそう！

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“The Diary of Lady Murasaki
Of all the poets of the Hyakunin Isshu anthology, arguably the most famous, especially overseas is Lady Murasaki (poem 57), who in Japanese is called Murasaki Shikibu (紫式部). She is the author of the Tales of Genji, which epitomized life in Japanese antiquity, and is arguably the first novel in history…”

#japan #japaneseLiterature #LadyMurasaki #HeianPeriod

http://100poets.com/2023/01/16/the-di ary-of-lady-murasaki/

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“The Diary of Lady Murasaki
Of all the poets of the Hyakunin Isshu anthology, arguably the most famous, especially overseas is Lady Murasaki (poem 57), who in Japanese is called Murasaki Shikibu (紫式部). She is the author of the Tales of Genji, which epitomized life in Japanese antiquity, and is arguably the first novel in history…”

#japan #japaneseLiterature #LadyMurasaki #HeianPeriod

http://100poets.com/2023/01/16/the-di ary-of-lady-murasaki/

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I got a new “pilgrimage seal book” (ご朱印帳, goshuinchō) while in Japan recently. These have been used since the Edo Period when you visit famous sites, temples, shrines and such. You get calligraphic stamps (seals) on them.

Since my last book got filled up, I bought a shiny new one at Asakusa Temple in Tokyo, and its first seal too. #japan #tokyo #asakusa #浅草寺 #ご朱印帳

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I got a new “pilgrimage seal book” (ご朱印帳, goshuinchō) while in Japan recently. These have been used since the Edo Period when you visit famous sites, temples, shrines and such. You get calligraphic stamps (seals) on them.

Since my last book got filled up, I bought a shiny new one at Asakusa Temple in Tokyo, and its first seal too. #japan #tokyo #asakusa #浅草寺 #ご朱印帳

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The red cover of a new Japanese pilgrimage book, with a picture depicting the front gate of Asakusa Temple. 

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A large calligraphic seal drawn on the first, marking my visit to Asakusa Temple. 

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The Great Buddha (daibutsu, 大仏)of Kamakura, taken in December 2022. #Japan #Kamakura #Daibutsu #photography #鎌倉大仏 #鎌倉

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The Great Buddha (daibutsu, 大仏)of Kamakura, taken in December 2022. #Japan #Kamakura #Daibutsu #photography #鎌倉大仏 #鎌倉

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@annedraya always a great undertaking. Good luck in your endeavors!

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@annedraya always a great undertaking. Good luck in your endeavors!

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Photos from the city of Kamakura, Japan, once the capitol from 12th to 14th centuries. Many “Triforce” symbols around here because the symbols originally belonged to the Hojo Clan that ruled Kamakura during this time. #japan #kamakura #triforce #legendofzelda

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Photos from the city of Kamakura, Japan, once the capitol from 12th to 14th centuries. Many “Triforce” symbols around here because the symbols originally belonged to the Hojo Clan that ruled Kamakura during this time. #japan #kamakura #triforce #legendofzelda

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昔から、百人一首のファンなんだけど、日本語で覚えていない。でも、最近競技カルタに関係しているので、やっと頑張るようにしました。最初の踏みば一番難しかったけど、先週から、１０首も覚えてきました。

I’ve been a fan of the Hyakunin Isshu poetry anthology for a long time, but I never memorized the verses in Japanese. However, lately, I’ve been inspired by Karuta competitions to finally learn it. The first step is the hardest (and scariest), but already after 1 week, I’ve memorized 10 poems out of 100. #百人一首 #和歌 #カルタ #短歌 #hyakuninIsshu #japanesepoetry #karuta #japan

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昔から、百人一首のファンなんだけど、日本語で覚えていない。でも、最近競技カルタに関係しているので、やっと頑張るようにしました。最初の踏みば一番難しかったけど、先週から、１０首も覚えてきました。

I’ve been a fan of the Hyakunin Isshu poetry anthology for a long time, but I never memorized the verses in Japanese. However, lately, I’ve been inspired by Karuta competitions to finally learn it. The first step is the hardest (and scariest), but already after 1 week, I’ve memorized 10 poems out of 100. #百人一首 #和歌 #カルタ #短歌 #hyakuninIsshu #japanesepoetry #karuta #japan

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A couple “karuta” cards on a table, with a guide folded out next to them. 

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At last, my first “karuta” card purchase! #japan #karuta #hyakuninisshu
http://100poets.com/2022/12/23/my-fir st-karuta-purchase/

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At last, my first “karuta” card purchase! #japan #karuta #hyakuninisshu
http://100poets.com/2022/12/23/my-fir st-karuta-purchase/

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A fun little Buddhist “sutra” I composed ages ago and still like to trot out this time every year. Enjoy! #buddhism #santaclaus #christmas #Mahayana #sutra #Bodhisattva

https://nembutsu.cc/2019/12/18/the-mah a-santa-claus-sutra/

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A fun little Buddhist “sutra” I composed ages ago and still like to trot out this time every year. Enjoy! #buddhism #santaclaus #christmas #Mahayana #sutra #Bodhisattva

https://nembutsu.cc/2019/12/18/the-mah a-santa-claus-sutra/

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A few photos of the Tokyo Skytree tower over the past 24 hours. The last one was taken during a foggy morning. #japan #tokyo #tokyoskytree #photography #traveljapan

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A few photos of the Tokyo Skytree tower over the past 24 hours. The last one was taken during a foggy morning. #japan #tokyo #tokyoskytree #photography #traveljapan

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Hello from Japan, by the way. Just finally landed, yikes. What a flight. #traveljapan #japan

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Hello from Japan, by the way. Just finally landed, yikes. What a flight. #traveljapan #japan

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Hello, quick intro. This Mastodon feed is ostensibly based on these two blogs that I maintain:
* https://nembutsu.cc
* https://100poets.com
But also focusing on topics such as #Buddhism #Japan #History #StarTrek among others. Hope you enjoy!

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Hello, quick intro. This Mastodon feed is ostensibly based on these two blogs that I maintain:
* https://nembutsu.cc
* https://100poets.com
But also focusing on topics such as #Buddhism #Japan #History #StarTrek among others. Hope you enjoy!

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Amen. #buddhism
Source: https://twitter.com/mhdksafa/status/16 04695452749860864?s=20&t=YhpHriaO4VqsSuFs1FDFKA

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Amen. #buddhism
Source: https://twitter.com/mhdksafa/status/16 04695452749860864?s=20&t=YhpHriaO4VqsSuFs1FDFKA

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https://100poets.com/2013/11/22/the-pl overs-cry-poem-number-78/ #Japan #japanesepoetry #百人一首 #hyakuninisshu

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https://100poets.com/2013/11/22/the-pl overs-cry-poem-number-78/ #Japan #japanesepoetry #百人一首 #hyakuninisshu

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If you are traveling to #Japan or meetings friends, don’t forget to bring some omiyage: #traveljapan
https://nembutsu.cc/2022/12/15/omiyage-at-a-glance/

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If you are traveling to #Japan or meetings friends, don’t forget to bring some omiyage: #traveljapan
https://nembutsu.cc/2022/12/15/omiyage-at-a-glance/