During the Kamakura period, the confluence or syncretism of Buddhism and the indigenous Shintō deepened. Kamakura period, an introduction by Dr. Sonia Coman
Discover what was found inside this 13th century sculpture Prince Shōtoku at Age Two by Dr. Rachel Saunders and Angela Chang
This boyish bodhisattva reminds us that through humble bearing, we can spiritually blossom—like a lotus flower. Jizō Bosatsu by Dr. Hannah Sigur and Dr. Steven Zucker
Complete mayhem! The violent scenes of this remarkable handscroll meld grisly horror with morbid humor. Night Attack on the Sanjô Palace by Dr. Hannah Sigur