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A Brazilian's Journey to Buddhist Priesthood
In the village of Yamakogawa in Chiba Prefecture, Brazilian Joken Fernandes trains at a temple to be a Buddhist priest. Zen meditation, reading sutras and chores are part of his rigorous daily routine, but Joken faces a bigger challenge. As future head priest, he must earn the trust of the local community that supports the temple. We follow Joken as he prepares a meditation workshop for the villagers. We also meet Indonesian Amani Amiroh who runs an amusement park souvenir shop in Nasu, Tochigi Prefecture.
Aired: Oct 23, 2023 Genre: DocumentaryDuration: 27m Rating: 0 Country: Japan Production: NHK, NHK Global Media Services
Episodes
01: Fostering the Future of the Countryside02: Hunting with Reverence for Life and Nature03: Hitting the Powdery Backcountry in Safety04: Caring for Patients Like Family05: Life Lessons Learned Through Play06: Preserving the Memories of 3.1107: Bound in Heart by Sumo08: Chin Up! Let's Dance!09: Two-Wheelers Like None Other10: In Search for the Taste of Yashiostan11: Bridging Cultural Gaps in Work and Life12: For Little Smiles Beyond the Ocean13: Never Give Up, Your Chance Will Come14: A Ugandan Teen's Big-league Dream15: Keeping the Fire of Folkcraft Burning16: Glamping Mongolian Style17: Happiness Rests on the Clouds18: Living It Slow in Rural Japan19: A Crafter of Wheelchairs and Smiles20: A Fresh New Breeze in Glass Art21: A Brazilian's Journey to Buddhist Priesthood22: A World of Home Flavors in Saitama23: Kayla's Festival of Friendship24: When Horse, Rider and Bow Become One25: Pastor Istvan's Botanical Blessings26: A Personal Chef with a Personal Touch