Home Core Kyoto Season 2 Episode 11

Buddhist Architecture: Craftsmanship Unites Places of Worship

Core Kyoto · Season 2 · Episode 11
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.

Episode Details

Air date, runtime, timezone, and episode position.

Season
2
Episode
11
Air Date
03/Jul/2014
Air Time
Runtime
28 min

Overview

Episode summary.

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.

Episode Navigation

Move between previous and next episodes.