Buddhism in Japan

Buddhism is one of the leading religions in Japan. I was lucky enough to see and photograph some places and monks that are normally hidden from the public.

Asking for alms

Showing the way

Asking for alms

Bell ringing practice for New Year celebration

Monk asking for alms

Every day job of monk-trainees

Sutra meditation

Sutra meditation

'Zazen hall' in Enko-ji

'Zazen hall' in Enko-ji

Deep in Zazen meditation

Life in temples is still secret

Lunch of monks

Monk-trainees serving lunch

Yamabushi blowing shells

Place for sutra meditation

Ascetic 'Yamabushi'

Monk reading sutra