Kumano: The Practice of Shugendo
Japanology Plus · Season 11 · Episode 12
Shugendo is a uniquely Japanese spiritual tradition known for its grueling ascetic practices. We explore its origins in the heavily forested mountains of Kumano, and learn about practitioners.
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Season
11
Episode
12
Air Date
11/Jul/2024
Air Time
—
Runtime
28 min
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Shugendo is a uniquely Japanese spiritual tradition known for its grueling ascetic practices. We explore its origins in the heavily forested mountains of Kumano, and learn about practitioners.
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