Nenbutsu Kyogen: Buddhist Teachings Behind Masked Theater
Core Kyoto · Season 2017 · Episode 10
Nenbutsu Kyogen is held at Kyoto temples in spring. This masked theater began here 1,000 years ago as group recitations of Buddhist teachings to receive greater blessings. In time this evolved into a means of imparting the teachings through comedic theater, and today amateur locals avidly perform and preserve the tradition. The 3 main temples are Seiryo-ji, Injo-ji and Mibu-dera. Discover the local's deep Buddhist faith and their strong community ties through this age-old performing art.
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Season
2017
Episode
10
Air Date
15/Jun/2017
Air Time
—
Runtime
30 min
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Nenbutsu Kyogen is held at Kyoto temples in spring. This masked theater began here 1,000 years ago as group recitations of Buddhist teachings to receive greater blessings. In time this evolved into a means of imparting the teachings through comedic theater, and today amateur locals avidly perform and preserve the tradition. The 3 main temples are Seiryo-ji, Injo-ji and Mibu-dera. Discover the local's deep Buddhist faith and their strong community ties through this age-old performing art.
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