Seasoning the Seasons · SEASON 7
Mt. Hiei: The "Mother Mountain" of Japanese Buddhism
Episode 3 · 2018-05-05
- Documentary
Episode overview
Mt. Hiei straddles the border between Kyoto and Shiga Prefecture. The entire mountain represents Enryakuji Temple. The temple, with a history of more than 1,200 years, is renowned for its rigorous spiritual training. It was founded by the monk Saicho in 788. He taught the importance of strictly disciplining oneself while serving others. Many monks who trained on Mt. Hiei went on to found other schools of Buddhism, earning Mt. Hiei the nickname of the "mother mountain" of Japanese Buddhism.
28 minutes
Season 7 episodes
1. The Secrets of Tofu Across Japan2018-02-05
2. River Ferries: Bringing People Together2018-04-09
3. Mt. Hiei: The "Mother Mountain" of Japanese Buddhism2018-05-05
4. Hamamatsu: Sunny City with Positive Spirit2018-06-18
5. Japanese-Americans in Hawaii, Part 1: The Women Pioneers2018-07-01
6. Japanese-Americans in Hawaii, Part 2: The Proud Families2018-07-08
7. Soba: Japan's Beloved Noodle2018-09-24
8. Chita Peninsula: A Land That Prospered by Shipping2018-10-06
