At 90, the Dalai Lama is still one of the world's most powerful spiritual leaders, writes Pico Iyer. Here’s why.

Shinto rituals are performed by priests at shrines around Japan – and the world – on behalf of the deities and the local communities of people under their purview. The emperor of Japan also ...

With the above lead-in, business weekly Shukan Tokyo Keizai (June 10) launches into a 32-page section of reports covering the crisis that organized religion now faces in Japan. Ultimately, it writes, ...

"For many families, encounters with priests at Buddhist temples are confined only to funerals. But due to the coronavirus pandemic, funeral services became streamlined, exacerbating people's ...

How faith and spirituality shape modern Japan The religious movement behind the grudge held by the man arrested for Abe’s assassination has cast a fresh light on how religion is perceived and ...

The Unification Church has 600,000 members in Japan but says only 100,000 remain active. Many are senior citizens, and the organization has struggled to keep second-generation members in the fold.

In this episode, Kings and Generals explores how Buddhism first entered Japan and gradually transformed the spiritual and political landscape. From its arrival via Korea to its acceptance by the ...

Religion: Nyuzu for Japan; Religion: Nyuzu for Japan. 2 minute read. TIME. December 8, 1952 12:00 AM GMT-5. T he standard Protestant Japanese version of the Bible, like many in other languages, is ...

Religion in Japan. Share full article. Feb. 18, 1905. Credit... The New York Times Archives. See the article in its original context from February 18, 1905, Section REVIEW, Page 13 Buy Reprints.