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Core Kyoto S5E10 — Nenbutsu Kyogen: Buddhist Teachings Behind Masked Theater

Core Kyoto•Season 5•Episode 10

Nenbutsu Kyogen: Buddhist Teachings Behind Masked Theater

Jun 15, 201728 min

Nenbutsu Kyogen is held at Kyoto temples in spring. This masked theater began here 1,000 years ago as group recitations of Buddhist teachings to receive greater blessings. In time this evolved into a means of imparting the teachings through comedic theater, and today amateur locals

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Gary Tegler

Self - Narrator (voice)

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Episode Summary

"Nenbutsu Kyogen: Buddhist Teachings Behind Masked Theater" is episode 10 of Core Kyoto season 5. It aired on June 15, 2017.

Next: E11 · The Custom of Wrapping: Conveying Hidden Sentiments Best of Season 5