Core Kyoto
tv show

227 total episodes
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13 seasons
First Aired February 28, 2013
Genres:
Overview
The timeless heart of Japan's ancient capital. Against its rich backdrop of culture and tradition, today's Kyoto continues to innovate and inspire.

Amida Buddha: Prayers for Guidance to the Pure Land
Season 7 - Episode 6 - 0h 28m
Air Date
May 16, 2019
Overview
Buddhists faithful intone "Namu Amida Butsu" in ardent prayer to Amida Buddha for the release from suffering and death in this world into the Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss. "Namu" means to embrace or take refuge in something. In this ideology, believers supplicate for a peaceful death and salvation in the afterlife. Discover the diverse faiths in Amida through Kyoto temples, the majority of which are dedicated to this celestial Buddha.