Transforming Taizo-in

An artistic renewal project at a 600-year-old temple gets a dose of youthful energy In the heart of Kyoto, on the grounds of a serene Zen temple, a young woman transforms sliding panels, known as fusuma, into vibrant works of art. Photos by Akihito Yoshida Yuki Murabayashi has been working at the temple as a resident artist since 2011. Her life is a mix...

2019.05.22

Experience Zen at Kyoto’s Taizo-In

Zen in the Myoshin-ji Temple District There are more than 3,000 Buddhist temples and facilities in Kyoto, from the very famous to the very obscure. The oldest temple in Kyoto is Koryuji, which was built 1,500 years ago, and many others are several centuries old. People can enjoy the atmosphere of the ancient capital to this day. Taizo-in is a Zen Buddhist temple built...

2019.04.07