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Social Welfare and Buddhism
Kyoto HBS Museum
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What is Welfare in Buddhism?
It has been about 1500 years since Buddhism was introduced to Japan. Buddhism has been inseparably linked to the spirit of the Japanese people since the formation of the Japanese nation. This relationship can be traced back to Article 2 of the Seventeen-Article Constitution established by Prince Shotoku, which states, "We shall revere the three treasures of Buddhism: the Buddha, the Dharma, and the Buddhist monks.”
At the same time, Buddhism has contributed greatly to the relief of the socially disadvantaged, or what we now call "welfare" in terms of its doctrine. The first "welfare" in Japan can be traced back to Empress Komyo and Emperor Shomu's founding of Hiden-in and Seyaku-in, which were based on the Buddhist idea of compassion.
The welfare of Japan has been supported in part by the sense of mission of religious people, particularly Buddhists. However, with modernization, "welfare," which had long been provided by religion, is now provided by the state.
This session will introduce the welfare activities of the Honmon Buddhist Sect and look back at the relationship between modern welfare and Buddhism.
It has been about 1500 years since Buddhism was introduced to Japan. Buddhism has been inseparably linked to the spirit of the Japanese people since the formation of the Japanese nation. This relationship can be traced back to Article 2 of the Seventeen-Article Constitution established by Prince Shotoku, which states, "We shall revere the three treasures of Buddhism: the Buddha, the Dharma, and the Buddhist monks.”
At the same time, Buddhism has contributed greatly to the relief of the socially disadvantaged, or what we now call "welfare" in terms of its doctrine. The first "welfare" in Japan can be traced back to Empress Komyo and Emperor Shomu's founding of Hiden-in and Seyaku-in, which were based on the Buddhist idea of compassion.
The welfare of Japan has been supported in part by the sense of mission of religious people, particularly Buddhists. However, with modernization, "welfare," which had long been provided by religion, is now provided by the state.
This session will introduce the welfare activities of the Honmon Buddhist Sect and look back at the relationship between modern welfare and Buddhism.
Schedule | Nov 25 (Fri) 2022-Apr 2 (Sun) 2023 Opening Hours Information
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| Fee | Free | ||||
| Website | https://hbsmuseum.jp/exhibition/index.php?c=exhibition_view&pk=1669093568 | ||||
| Venue | Kyoto HBS Museum https://hbsmuseum.jp/index.html | ||||
| Location | 110 Higashitate-cho, Kamigyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto 602-8377 | ||||
| Access | 20 minute walk from Emmachi Station on the JR Sanin Main line; From Nijojo Station on the JR Sanin Main or Tozai subway line, take the #55 Kyoto city bus and get off at Kitanotenmangu. The venue is 1 minute walk from there. | ||||
| Phone | 075-288-3344 | ||||
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