In this episode, our host Alex and special guest Natalie discuss Japanese Buddhist art and the history of Buddhism, whether this art can be understood without previous knowledge, and discussions about certain pieces at the Art Institute Chicago.

Resources:

https://www.artic.edu/exhibitions/7447/the-great-eastern-temple-treasures-of-japanese-buddhist-art-from-todai-ji

https://asiasociety.org/education/buddhism-japan

https://web.mit.edu/stclair/www/horai/intro-amida-sutra.htm

https://www.britannica.com/biography/Dogen

Music Source:

Jumble Boss

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