By Rev. Ken Yamada
The Pure Land conjures a faraway land of great beauty; for art critic Sōetsu Yanagi, finding splendor in the ordinary shows that place is “here and now.”
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Buddhist symbols: Lion Dog
Look closely in your temple’s altar and you may spot various creatures lurking about, like strange, mythical birds and animals. Sitting atop an incense burner may be a lion dog. Continue reading “Buddhist symbols: Lion Dog”