Between Two Worlds: A Japanese Pilgrimage [Part 3 of 4]

'Between Two Worlds: A Japanese Pilgrimage' was created by the American documentary makers, Joanne Hershfield and Susan Caperna Lloyd.

In 1992 the two film makers headed out to the Japanese island of Shikoku just off the south coast of the main island to document an ancient Buddhist pilgrimage.

The pilgrimage known as the Shikoku Buddhist pilgrimage follows the path of enlightenment for Kobo Daish, a local Bodhisattva. In doing so pilgrims visit 88 temples and shrines located around the island, which can take up to two months to complete by foot.

The film makers looked to document the modern pilgrimage, the pilgrims reason for participating in the journey and what they hoped to receive from the journey. Joanne and Susan also observe the effects of modern Japanese society on the pilgrimage.

Category:

Film & Animation

Tags:

• Buddhism
• Pilgrimage
• Documentary
• Japan
• Shikoku
• Kobo
• Daishi
• Bodhisattva

[Yogiphildas]

Thanks for posting this!

Though I am a "Gaijin", I love and respect Japanese culture. I am a Hindu and I can see many similarities between the 2 sister cultures. I wish that I can one day also do this pilgrimage.

[poconyanpocopoco]

Yes, Your point is correct. But Kukai's Buddhism was accepted with the influence of acient Shintoism, and himself intended it under the national policy purpose . That made japanese culture and religion so generous.

But all pilgrims are sure to have the Sincere spirits and serious minds to life and world. Now the road in Shikoku accepts that posture.

[buddhafollower]

Those peoples and ENTIRE JAPAN, should thank to our Great Master Kukai for such a Wonderfull pilgrimage and for His Wisdom!

Even now, in present the Divine Light of our Mester shines on them!

.......

But, do they care about what Kobo Daishi said??

NO, ofcorse NOT!

They care only about their daily ''samsaric practices''!

Shame, shame!

NAMO DAISHI HENJO KONGO!!!