In the fall of 742, a Japanese emissary invited Jianzhen to lecture in Japan, and the monk agreed (although some of his disciples were displeased). But the crossing did not succeed.

Some monks posted a video of themselves jump roping in their robes. Another showed himself juggling. One even showed off his sword-slinging skills while wearing the traditional garb.

Tokyo, Oct 21 (EFE). — A 41yearold Japanese Buddhist monk on Wednesday successfully concluded “doiri,” an extremely difficult ritual that involves giving up food, drink and sleep for nine days.

Shukubo: The Japanese temples where you can sleep alongside monks (Credit: John S Lander/LightRocket via Getty Images) There is perhaps no more immersive spiritual experience in Japan than ...

Ancient Monk's Japanese Trip Remembered Various activities took place at Damingsi Temple from Saturday to Monday in Yangzhou, in east China's Jiangsu Province, to celebrate the monk Jianzhen's ...

Tokyo - A Japanese Buddhist monk on Wednesday finished a gruelling nine-day ritual without eating, drinking, or sleeping as he chanted sutras 100 000 times, reports said. The 41-year-old Kogen ...