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A visit to Zenpukuji Temple in Azabu to see the oldest tree in Tokyo Apr. 2 06:01 am JST Apr. 2 | 07:00 am JST TOKYO The Giant Gingko Tree at Zenpukuji temple is said to be the oldest tree in Tokyo. Although it is only 20 meters in height, which is nothing special for a gingko tree, it is almost 10 meters in circumference, which makes it a true giant. The history of the Giant Gingko Tree is bound up with that of Zenpukuji. The temple was founded in 824 by Kobo Daishi, founder of the Shingon sect of Buddhism. In 1232, Saint Ryokai, the abbot of the temple, switched allegiance and became a follower of Shinran Shonin, the founder of the rival Jodo Shinshu sect. ....
LOS ANGELES (RNS) As of early March 2, more than $60,500 was raised for Higashi Honganji Buddhist Temple through a GoFundMe page set up by the volunteer group Nikkei Progressives. ....
Share this article Share this article NEW YORK, Dec. 15, 2020 /PRNewswire/ The New York Buddhist Church (NYBC) is pleased to announce that it will begin its New Year s Season online series of events at 1 p.m. EST this Sunday, Dec. 20, with an introduction to NYBC that includes its history, its current religious and educational activities, and the affiliated cultural organizations that create a vibrant center on the Upper West Side of Manhattan, New York. Then, from Sunday, Dec. 27 through New Year s Day 2021, additional online events will provide daily cultural and religious programming featuring religious leaders, artists and educators who will be presenting Japanese, Japanese American and Buddhist New Year s traditions. All events will stream on the NYBC s Facebook and YouTube channels with links on www.newyorkbuddhistchurch.org ....