Shikoku
The Japanese island of Shikoku is the birthplace of the most revered figure in Japanese Buddhism, the monk and teacher Kobo-Daishi. For hundreds of years, a 750-mile pilgrimage route has circled this mountainous island, connecting 88 separate temples and shrines that claim connection to Daishi, also known as the Great Master.
Previews + Extras
Notes from the Field: Temple of the Two Dragons (Shikoku)
S1 E2 - 3m 15s
Hike up to one of the highest spots on the island of Shikoku to complete the spiritual rituals at the Temple of the Two Dragons. Learn more at http://pbs.org/sacredjourneys
Notes from the Field: Steve's Story (Shikoku)
S1 E2 - 2m 39s
Walk around the island of Shikoku with Steve Williams, a retired Marine who returned to the island for a second attempt at completing the 700 mile spiritual trail.
Shikoku (Preview)
S1 E2 - 1m 34s
Walk the 700-mile pilgrimage around the island of Shikoku in the footsteps of Buddhist monk K?b? Daishi. This episode of Sacred Journeys with Bruce Feiler premieres December 16 at 9/8C on PBS (check local listings). See more from Shikoku at http://pbs.org/sacredjourneys
Notes from the Field: Jenn and Alex (Shikoku)
S1 E2 - 2m 40s
Travel around the island of Shikoku with pilgrims Jenn and Alex, two recent medical school graduates learning to embrace the unexpected nature of their journey.
Notes from the Field: The Henro (Shikoku)
S1 E2 - 2m 27s
Not sure what to wear for your pilgrimage around the island of Shikoku? Learn the signficance of each piece of the henro—pilgrim—garb.
Notes from the Field: Osettai (Shikoku)
S1 E2 - 3m 17s
Take a break with Shikoku locals and other pilgrims at Temple 24.
Notes from the Field: Abalone (Shikoku)
S1 E2 - 2m 9s
Get a taste of abalone, a delicacy available on the island of Shikoku.
The Evolution of Buddhism in Japan (Shikoku)
S1 E2 - 3m 38s
Learn how Buddhism, founded in India, evolved to a more populist form in Japan in this video resource from PBS LearningMedia.
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