Kannon Bosatsu is warmly worshipped, a comfort for the heart. The subject of many paintings and statues, he saves people across Buddhist sects. The 11-faced Kannon faces each direction in search of people to save. The 1,000-armed Kannon holds objects used to relieve people's anguish. Kiyomizu-dera, where memorial services are held for him, attracts worshippers seeking salvation. Watch a sculptor carve a statue of Kannon. Discover the deep faith Kannon has drawn among Kyotoites over centuries.
Title | Core Kyoto - Season 3 Episode 7 Belief in Kannon: The God of Mercy Redeems All |
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Year | 2024 |
Genre | Documentary |
Country | Japan |
Studio | NHK WORLD-JAPAN |
Cast | Gary Tegler |
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Keyword | tradition, way of life, arts and culture, culture, kyoto, japan, japanese folklore, arts and crafts, history of japan, japanese cuisine, food culture, craftsmanship, japanese culture |
First Air Date | Feb 28, 2013 |
Last Air date | Nov 28, 2024 |
Season | 12 Season |
Episode | 220 Episode |
Runtime | 28:14 minutes |
Quality | HD |
IMDb: | 5.00/ 10 by 1.00 users |
Popularity | 55.966 |
Language | Japanese, English |