Core Kyoto - Season 2 Episode 11 Buddhist Architecture: Craftsmanship Unites Places of Worship
Kyoto is home to most Buddhist head temples, which shaped the ancient capital's historical landscape and fascinate visitors. Shichido-garan, the 7 most important buildings for Zen religious training, are positioned in the shape of a person. Maintaining temples for centuries, carpenters conduct major repairs at Chion-in and thatch Kiyomizu-dera's main-hall with cypress bark using traditional roofing methods. Look at the world of Buddhist architecture, sustained by craftsmanship and faith.
Year: 2025
Genre: Documentary
Country: Japan
Studio: NHK WORLD-JAPAN
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Cast: Gary Tegler
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First Air Date: Feb 28, 2013
Last Air date: Jan 23, 2025
Season: 13 Season
Episode: 223 Episode
Runtime: 28 minutes
IMDb: 5.00/10 by 1.00 users
Popularity: 3.916
Language: Japanese, English
Keyword : tradition, way of life, arts and culture, culture, kyoto, japan, japanese folklore, arts and crafts, history of japan, japanese cuisine, food culture, craftsmanship, japanese culture
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Kyoto Confections: Experiencing Kyoto Culture Through the Five Senses
A Washi Capital: Paper of Diverse Beauty and Use for City Life
Obanzai: The Frugal Wisdom of Kyoto's Home Cooking
Ikebana: Revealing the Full Potential of Flowers
Calligraphy: Elegance Within a Black-and-white Universe
Kin-butsudan: Faith Shines Brilliant in Craft That Embodies Nirvana
Rimpa: An Artistic Style Transcending Time
Bamboo Culture: New Life in Spring Enriches the Ancient Capital
Kyo-yuzen: Garments of Beauty Radiate Elegance
Kyoto Dolls: Adored by All, Their Grace Brings Peace
Buddhist Architecture: Craftsmanship Unites Places of Worship
Fitting for the Deities: Sacred Ornamentation Purifies and Elevates
Kyoto Vegetables: Nature's Blessings Provide Fine Food for the Ancient Capital
Legends of the Spirit World: The Mysterious Inspires Awe in the Townsfolk
Gozan-no-okuribi: Ceremonial Bonfires Give Ancestors Safe Passage
Fushimi Inari Taisha: A Manifestation of Prayers to the Deities on the Mountain
Noh: A Spiritual Performing Art Bridging Fantasy and Reality
Dynastic Culture: The Graceful Form of the Heian Aristocracy
Kyoto Gardens: Aesthetic Spaces Mirror Nature
Shinise Food Culture: The Taste of Kyoto Links Past and Present