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Fifty Words For SnowEp 25 Japanese Jewels Part 2: Ikigai and OkagesamaMaggie and Emily learn the Japanese words ikigai and okagesama from native speakers Masami Covey and Yujiro Seki. Word in action “apisoir” with Eric Giancoli and poem by Emily: Ikigai.
2025-03-1331 min
Two Geeks TalkingCarving The Divine: Buddhist Sculptors of Japan Director Yujiro SekiYujiro Seki is a Director, Producer and Editor. He has created the incredible award-winning documentary: "Carvine The Divine: Buddist Sculptors of Japan" This film, along with a YouTube Channel and Facebook Groups are teaching and preserving the 1400-year old tradition of Busshi, Buddhist Sculptors. It also shows a complete understanding of Buddhism from the viewpoints of Scholars, Buddhist Priests, Sculptors and Artisans and more. In an age of technology, the art of sculpting from images to clay to wood and presenting it to buddhist temples, to clients and collectors from all over the world showcases the need for a...
2024-03-3048 min
Spirituality Now!164 - Carving The Divine with Yujiro Seki“In the Grand Scheme of things, “I” is not important.” Born and raised in Japan, Yujiro Seki discovered his passion for film-making when he was in high school. Through making his first feature film, Sokonashi Deka (The Enigmatic Detective), he became enamored with the imaginative possibilities of cinema and vowed to master the art through study in the United States. Seki earned a BA in Film from the University of California, Berkeley, and completed a short film, Sashimi Taco, for his senior, honors thesis. Following his graduation, Seki moved to Los Ange...
2023-09-0746 min
Pardon My Art - Unlocking the Business of CreativityYujiro Seki - Carving the Divine - 015Today’s guest is Yujiro Seki, a visionary director whose passion has shaped a mesmerizing feature-length documentary, 'Carving the Divine.' In Carving the Divine,' we witness the preservation and evolution of the revered art of Busshi, sculptors who special in carving Buddhist statues.Yujiro embarked on a rare journey, capturing the essence of a guild of Buddhist sculptors led by the esteemed Master Koun Seki, a former apprentice of the legendary Busshi, Kourin Saito, who is also featured in the film. This cinematic project is the result of Yujiro's fortitude where...
2023-06-231h 10
The AgencyBuddhist Sculptors Of JapanThe Agents have a fascinating conversation with filmmkaer Yujiro Seki about his documentary "Carving The Divine." Yujiro tells us about behind-the-scenes personal directive to make a unique movie.
The documentary offers a rare look into a 1400-year-old Buddhist tradition and the practitioners struggling to preserve a legacy in a rapidly changing Japan. Yujiro has made a film that would make Werner Herzog proud in it's ability to contrast the woodcarvers passion for craft up against dominant contemporary culture . Viewers can begin to ask "What is technology? What do I want from my images and objects? Do we va...
2023-06-0559 min
The Ikigai PodcastUnravelling the Beauty of Japanese Craftsmanship with Yujiro SekiOn episode 59 of the Ikigai Podcast, Nick speaks with director Yujiro Seki about his film and the importance of craftsmanship in Japan.Yujiro Seki is a filmmaker with a BA in Film from the University of California, Berkeley. After obtaining a permanent US residency, he studied full-time in the Cinematography program at the UCLA Extension. Upon graduating, he embarked on the journey of making his first full feature documentary, “Carving the Divine: Buddhist Sculptors of Japan.” The film has been selected as an official entry in 30 film festivals across the globe, showcased in 22 countries, and earne...
2023-05-2458 min
Carving the Divine TV PodcastCarving the Divine Review by Shodo/Calligraphy Master William ReedLet’s support, watch and share this world award winning documentary, Carving the Divine! HERE IS THE LINK 👉 https://igg.me/at/Carving-the-DivineWhat is Carving The Divine about?Carving the Divine is a documentary film that offers a rare look into a 1400-year-old Buddhist woodcarving tradition and the practitioners struggling to preserve its legacy in a rapidly changing Japan.The art of Busshi is one of the most significant cultural legacies of Japan. Yet at this point, this tradition is virtually unknown to the Western World. These statues have been an integral part of Japanes...
2022-11-0938 minCarving the Divine TV PodcastCarving the Divine Review by Bishop Myokei Caine-Barrett of the Nichiren Shu North AmericaLet’s support and watch this world award winning documentary, Carving the Divine! HERE IS THE LINK: https://igg.me/at/Carving-the-DivineWhat is Carving The Divine about?Carving the Divine is a documentary film that offers a rare look into a 1400-year-old Buddhist woodcarving tradition and the practitioners struggling to preserve its legacy in a rapidly changing Japan.Carving the Divine has become the official selection for 30 film festivals, showing in a total of 22 countries, and won awards at 13 festivals worldwide, such as winning the Best Director Award of a Foreign Language Documentary at...
2022-11-0624 minCarving the Divine TV PodcastCarving the Divine Review by Rinzai Zen Master Meido MooreLet’s support and watch this world award winning documentary, Carving the Divine! HERE IS THE LINK: https://igg.me/at/Carving-the-DivineCheck out an endorsement review of Carving the Divine by Rinzai Zen Master, Meido Moore"Great Buddhist sculpture reveals not only a hard-won technical mastery and aesthetic refinement: it possesses an energetic, luminous quality that has the ability to transform our conditions, and even to give the viewer an experiential taste of the qualities represented by each figure. This wonderful film "Carving the Divine" shows us that the path to mastery of this anc...
2022-11-0526 minCarving the Divine TV PodcastCarving the Divine Review by Art Historian Mark SchumacherLet’s support and watch this world award winning documentary, Carving the Divine! HERE IS THE LINK: https://igg.me/at/Carving-the-DivineCheck out an endorsement review of Carving the Divine by Art Historian Mark Schumacher"Carving the Divine explores the modern remnants of Japan’s ancient carving traditions – largely hidden from public gaze. It captures the hardships and aspirations of the current generation of apprentice-artisans training under the harsh-yet-kind tutelage of a master carver. Heart-warming and intimate, "Carving the Divine" unveils the secret world of master-disciple relationships among sculptors of religious icons. It also shines...
2022-11-0326 minCarving the Divine TV PodcastCarving the Divine Review by Ninja Martial Artist Stephen K. HayesLet’s support and watch this world award winning documentary, Carving the Divine! HERE IS THE LINK: https://igg.me/at/Carving-the-DivineCheck out an endorsement review of Carving the Divine by Martial Artist Teacher, Author, Speaker An-Shu Stephen K. Hayes!"Can a traditional Japanese sacred art form based on generations of selfless apprentices studying with stern masters survive into the 21st Century? Has Japan retained enough reverence for the demanding learning process that takes years of thankless dedication to just begin to develop mastery? I sat breathlessly through “Carving the Divine”, silently cheering on those f...
2022-11-0233 minCarving the Divine TV PodcastCarving the Divine Review by Bishop Marvin Harada of Buddhist Churches of AmericaLet’s support and watch this world award winning documentary, Carving the Divine! HERE IS THE LINK: https://igg.me/at/Carving-the-DivineCheck out an endorsement review of Carving the Divine by Rev. Marvin HaradaThe Bishop and Co-Director, Center for Buddhist Education Buddhist Churches of America"Carving the Divine is more than a movie about amazing wood sculptors of Japan. To me, the movie is about the Master-Apprentice, or the Master-Disciple relationship, and how this is still being transmitted in the traditional manner.....stern, but yet ultimately kind, in training the apprentice to be...
2022-11-0118 min
Simplicity Zen PodcastSimplicity Zen Podcast Episode 47 - An Interview with documentary filmmaker Yujiro SekiYujiro Seki is the director, cinematographer and editor of the upcoming documentary titled “Carving the Divine - Buddhist Sculptors of Japan” which explores the ancient practice of wood carving Buddhist statues in Japan called Busshi. Today Yujiro is launching a crowdfunding campaign to fund the release of this film to the general public. I was able to watch a early viewing of this documentary and was very impressed. It shows a side of traditional Japanese apprenticeship training that is disappearing even in Japan itself. I warmly encourage you to join me in donating to this campaign. https://www.indi...
2022-11-011h 09
New Books in ArtOn Japanese Buddhist ArtMichael Vanhartingsveldt is a contributing columnist at Buddhistdoor Global. He works full-time at the Los Angeles Country Museum of Art. He did his masters in East Asian Art Business at Sotheby’s Institute of Art, and he also works as a lecturer for the Japan Foundation. Michael collaborates on "Carving the Divine TV" with filmmaker Yujiro Seki. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSupport our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/art
2022-03-2551 min
New Books in Buddhist StudiesOn Japanese Buddhist ArtMichael Vanhartingsveldt is a contributing columnist at Buddhistdoor Global. He works full-time at the Los Angeles Country Museum of Art. He did his masters in East Asian Art Business at Sotheby’s Institute of Art, and he also works as a lecturer for the Japan Foundation. Michael collaborates on "Carving the Divine TV" with filmmaker Yujiro Seki. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSupport our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/buddhist-studies
2022-03-2551 min
New Books in Japanese StudiesOn Japanese Buddhist ArtMichael Vanhartingsveldt is a contributing columnist at Buddhistdoor Global. He works full-time at the Los Angeles Country Museum of Art. He did his masters in East Asian Art Business at Sotheby’s Institute of Art, and he also works as a lecturer for the Japan Foundation. Michael collaborates on "Carving the Divine TV" with filmmaker Yujiro Seki. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSupport our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/japanese-studies
2022-03-2550 min
New Books in ArtOn Bushi Sculpting, Filmmaking, and "Carving the Divine"Born and raised in Japan, Yujiro Seki discovered his passion for filmmaking when he was in high school. Yujiro earned a BA Degree in Film from the University of California, Berkeley. His forthcoming documentary film, "Carving the Divine," offers a rare and intimate look into the life and artistic process of modern-day Būshi – practitioners of a 1400 year lineage of woodcarving that’s at the beating heart of Japanese, Mahayana Buddhism. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSupport our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/art
2022-03-1635 min
New Books in Japanese StudiesOn Bushi Sculpting, Filmmaking, and "Carving the Divine"Born and raised in Japan, Yujiro Seki discovered his passion for filmmaking when he was in high school. Yujiro earned a BA Degree in Film from the University of California, Berkeley. His forthcoming documentary film, "Carving the Divine," offers a rare and intimate look into the life and artistic process of modern-day Būshi – practitioners of a 1400 year lineage of woodcarving that’s at the beating heart of Japanese, Mahayana Buddhism. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSupport our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/japan...
2022-03-1634 minCarving the Divine TV PodcastThe History of Busshi (Japanese Buddhist sculptor) With Mark SchumacherHosted by filmmaker Yujiro Seki, Carving the Divine TV is a series of Q&A sessions with Buddhist scholars and practitioners. These Q&A sessions explore the basic concepts of Buddhism, the history of Buddhism and of course Buddhist sculptures/sculptors (bustuzo/busshi) so that when viewers finally watch the documentary Carving the Divine - Buddhist sculptors of Japan, they will get the maximum value of the documentary.Hosted by filmmaker Yujiro Seki, Carving the Divine TV is a series of Q&A sessions with Buddhist scholars and practitioners. These Q&A sessions explore the basic concepts...
2021-09-221h 00Carving the Divine TV PodcastClassifying Buddhist Deities 4. "What are Ten-Bu (Celestial Beings)?” With Mark SchumacherHosted by filmmaker Yujiro Seki, Carving the Divine TV is a series of Q&A sessions with Buddhist scholars and practitioners. These Q&A sessions explore the basic concepts of Buddhism, the history of Buddhism and of course Buddhist sculptures/sculptors (bustuzo/busshi) so that when viewers finally watch the documentary Carving the Divine - Buddhist sculptors of Japan, they will get the maximum value of the documentary.This is a special episode about categories of Butsuzo (Japanese Buddhist Statuary/Statues/sculptures). We will have an art historian/scholar Mark Schumacher to discuss the category "Ten-bu (Celestial B...
2021-09-1547 minCarving the Divine TV PodcastClassifying Buddhist Deities 3. “What are Myo-o (Wisdom Kings)?” With Mark SchumacherHosted by filmmaker Yujiro Seki, Carving the Divine TV is a series of Q&A sessions with Buddhist scholars and practitioners. These Q&A sessions explore the basic concepts of Buddhism, the history of Buddhism and of course Buddhist sculptures/sculptors (bustuzo/busshi) so that when viewers finally watch the documentary Carving the Divine - Buddhist sculptors of Japan, they will get the maximum value of the documentary.This is a special episode about categories of Butsuzo (Japanese Buddhist Statuary/Statues/sculptures). We will have an art historian/scholar Mark Schumacher to discuss the category "Myo-o (Wisdom K...
2021-09-0826 minCarving the Divine TV PodcastClassifying Buddhist Deities 2. “What are Bosatsu (Bodhisattvas)?” With Mark SchumacherHosted by filmmaker Yujiro Seki, Carving the Divine TV is a series of Q&A sessions with Buddhist scholars and practitioners. These Q&A sessions explore the basic concepts of Buddhism, the history of Buddhism and of course Buddhist sculptures/sculptors (bustuzo/busshi) so that when viewers finally watch the documentary Carving the Divine - Buddhist sculptors of Japan, they will get the maximum value of the documentary.This is a special episode about categories of Butsuzo (Japanese Buddhist Statuary/Statues/sculptures). We will have an art historian/scholar Mark Schumacher to discuss the category "Bosatsu (Bodhisattvas)." * To...
2021-09-0148 minCarving the Divine TV PodcastClassifying Buddhist Deities 1. “What are Nyorai (Buddhas)?” With Mark SchumacherHosted by filmmaker Yujiro Seki, Carving the Divine TV is a series of Q&A sessions with Buddhist scholars and practitioners. These Q&A sessions explore the basic concepts of Buddhism, the history of Buddhism and of course Buddhist sculptures/sculptors (bustuzo/busshi) so that when viewers finally watch the documentary Carving the Divine - Buddhist sculptors of Japan, they will get the maximum value of the documentary.This is a special episode about categories of Butsuzo (Japanese Buddhist Statuary/Statues/sculptures). We will have an art historian/scholar Mark Schumacher to discuss the category "Nyorai (Buddhas)." * To...
2021-08-2526 minCarving the Divine TV PodcastButsuzo Episode 3: Transmission of Buddhism to Japan and Common Characteristics of Deity Classes. With Mark SchumacherHosted by filmmaker Yujiro Seki, Carving the Divine TV is a series of Q&A sessions with Buddhist scholars and practitioners. These Q&A sessions explore the basic concepts of Buddhism, the history of Buddhism and of course Buddhist sculptures/sculptors (bustuzo/busshi) so that when viewers finally watch the documentary Carving the Divine - Buddhist sculptors of Japan, they will get the maximum value of the documentary.In this special episode, we will have an art historian/scholar) Mark Schumacher to discuss History/transmission of Buddhism to Japan and Common Characteristics of Deity Classes, including Nyorai...
2021-08-1825 minCarving the Divine TV PodcastReligious multiplicity - How can we be Buddhist and Christian at the same time? With Dr. Duane BidwellHosted by filmmaker Yujiro Seki, Carving the Divine TV is a series of Q&A sessions with Buddhist scholars and practitioners. These Q&A sessions explore the basic concepts of Buddhism, the history of Buddhism and of course Buddhist sculptures/sculptors (bustuzo/busshi) so that when viewers finally watch the documentary Carving the Divine - Buddhist sculptors of Japan, they will get the maximum value of the documentary.Years ago, when I first came to the US as an exchange student from Japan, I knew very little about the country. I read a book about living in A...
2021-08-1128 minCarving the Divine TV PodcastBuddhism and Racism - With Rev. Myokei Caine-BarrettHosted by filmmaker Yujiro Seki, Carving the Divine TV is a series of Q&A sessions with Buddhist scholars and practitioners. These Q&A sessions explore the basic concepts of Buddhism, the history of Buddhism and of course Buddhist sculptures/sculptors (bustuzo/busshi) so that when viewers finally watch the documentary Carving the Divine - Buddhist sculptors of Japan, they will get the maximum value of the documentary.We live in a complex world with countless causes and effects creating our reality. But we have a tendency to try to make things black and white. Personally, I t...
2021-08-0455 minCarving the Divine TV Podcast"What is Theravada Buddhism?" - With Bhante Ananda PathHosted by filmmaker Yujiro Seki, Carving the Divine TV is a series of Q&A sessions with Buddhist scholars and practitioners. These Q&A sessions explore the basic concepts of Buddhism and the history of Buddhism so that when viewers finally watch Carving the Divine they will get the maximum value of the documentary. In this special episode, we will have a Theravada Buddhist monk, Bhante Ananda Path, to explain to us about the basic concept of Theravada Buddhism. We will ask important questions such as:1. What is Theravada Buddhism? What is the core...
2021-07-2834 minCarving the Divine TV Podcast"What is Tibetan Buddhism?" - With Karma Lekshe TsomoHosted by filmmaker Yujiro Seki, Carving the Divine TV is a series of Q&A sessions with Buddhist scholars and practitioners. These Q&A sessions explore the basic concepts of Buddhism and the history of Buddhism so that when viewers finally watch Carving the Divine they will get the maximum value of the documentary. In this special episode, we will have a practitioner of Tibetan Buddhism and a professor of Buddist Studies, University of San Diego to discuss Tibetan Buddhism.We will be asking important questions such as: What is the Tibetan Buddhism? What’s so spe...
2021-07-2141 minCarving the Divine TV PodcastOur Buddhist sculpture appreciation blog Butsuzotion is on our way!Hosted by filmmaker Yujiro Seki, Carving the Divine TV is a series of Q&A sessions with Buddhist scholars and practitioners. These Q&A sessions explore the basic concepts of Buddhism and the history of Buddhism so that when viewers finally watch Carving the Divine they will get the maximum value of the documentary. Carving the Divine is starting the one and only Butsuzo (Buddhist statuary) blog in America and beyond. We call the blog, Butsuzōtion! I am delighted to introduce Sculptor David Bilbrey who is going to be the chief writer of the blog...
2021-07-1410 minCarving the Divine TV Podcast"What is Busshi (Japanese Buddhist sculptor)?" - With Mark SchumacherHosted by filmmaker Yujiro Seki, Carving the Divine TV is a series of Q&A sessions with Buddhist scholars and practitioners. These Q&A sessions explore the basic concepts of Buddhism and the history of Buddhism so that when viewers finally watch Carving the Divine they will get the maximum value of the documentary. In this special episode, we will have a art historian/scholar) Mark Schumacher to discuss about Busshi (Japanese Buddhist sculptor). * To fully enjoy this content, please go to our YouTube video: https://youtu.be/Kn3ZD-R5_vsMark Schumacher is an in...
2021-07-0717 minCarving the Divine TV Podcast"What is Butsuzo (Japanese Buddhist Statuary-Statues-Sculptures)?" - With Mark SchumacherHosted by filmmaker Yujiro Seki, Carving the Divine TV is a series of Q&A sessions with Buddhist scholars and practitioners. These Q&A sessions explore the basic concepts of Buddhism and the history of Buddhism so that when viewers finally watch Carving the Divine they will get the maximum value of the documentary. In this special episode, we will have a art historian/scholar) Mark Schumacher to discuss the concept of Butsuzo (Japanese Buddhist Statuary/Statues/sculptures. * To fully enjoy this content, please go to our YouTube video: https://youtu.be/dtgCnOSgT0QMark Sch...
2021-06-3015 minCarving the Divine TV PodcastEpisode 17 - Buddhism Post WWII Japan and Beyond (USA).Hosted by filmmaker Yujiro Seki, Carving the Divine TV Podcast is a series of Q&A sessions with Buddhist scholars and practitioners. These Q&A sessions explore the basic concepts of Buddhism and the history of Buddhism so that when listeners finally watch the documentary film "Carving the Divine - Buddhist Sculptors of Japan" they will get the maximum value of the documentary. In this episode, we will have a quick survey course of Buddhism Post WWII Japan and Beyond (USA).Support the show
2021-06-2319 minCarving the Divine TV PodcastEpisode 16 - Buddhism in the Meiji PeriodHosted by filmmaker Yujiro Seki, Carving the Divine TV Podcast is a series of Q&A sessions with Buddhist scholars and practitioners. These Q&A sessions explore the basic concepts of Buddhism and the history of Buddhism so that when listeners finally watch the documentary film "Carving the Divine - Buddhist Sculptors of Japan" they will get the maximum value of the documentary. In this episode, we will have a quick survey course of Buddhism in the Meiji Period.Support the show
2021-06-1606 minCarving the Divine TV PodcastEpisode 15 - Buddhism in the Edo PeriodHosted by filmmaker Yujiro Seki, Carving the Divine TV Podcast is a series of Q&A sessions with Buddhist scholars and practitioners. These Q&A sessions explore the basic concepts of Buddhism and the history of Buddhism so that when listeners finally watch the documentary film "Carving the Divine - Buddhist Sculptors of Japan" they will get the maximum value of the documentary. In this episode, we will have a quick survey course of Buddhism in the Edo Period.Support the show
2021-06-0908 minCarving the Divine TV Podcast"Haiku and Buddhism" with William Seiyo SheehanHosted by filmmaker Yujiro Seki, Carving the Divine TV is a series of Q&A sessions with Buddhist scholars and practitioners. These Q&A sessions explore the basic concepts of Buddhism, the history of Buddhism and of course Buddhist sculptures/sculptors (bustuzo/busshi) so that when viewers finally watch the documentary Carving the Divine - Buddhist sculptors of Japan, they will get the maximum value of the documentary.Once again, Buddhism permeates many aspects of Japanese culture both consciously and subconsciously. Japanese art especially is heavily influenced by Buddhism so it is important to learn something about B...
2021-06-0226 minCarving the Divine TV Podcast"Zen Buddhism and Chado (the way of tea)" - with Omar FrancisHosted by filmmaker Yujiro Seki, Carving the Divine TV is a series of Q&A sessions with Buddhist scholars and practitioners. These Q&A sessions explore the basic concepts of Buddhism, the history of Buddhism and of course Buddhist sculptures/sculptors (bustuzo/busshi) so that when viewers finally watch the documentary Carving the Divine - Buddhist sculptors of Japan, they will get the maximum value of the documentary.Today, we will be talking Chado. Chado simply translates to the way of tea. Sometimes it’s referred to as Japanese Tea Ceremony. But as usual, one word translation is ne...
2021-05-2649 minCarving the Divine TV Podcast"Zen Buddhism and Japanese Calligraphy: Shodo" - With William ReedHosted by filmmaker Yujiro Seki, Carving the Divine TV is a series of Q&A sessions with Buddhist scholars and practitioners. These Q&A sessions explore the basic concepts of Buddhism, the history of Buddhism and of course Buddhist sculptures/sculptors (bustuzo/busshi) so that when viewers finally watch the documentary Carving the Divine - Buddhist sculptors of Japan, they will get the maximum value of the documentary.As we deepen the understanding of Japanese Buddhism, we realize Buddhism permeates many aspects of the Japanese culture. There is a reflection of Buddhism in the Japanese language, art, m...
2021-05-1948 min
Adventures in BuddhismEpisode Eight: Carving the DivineSensei Morris tells the story of a young novice who saw woodworkers shaping wood and decided to shape his own mind, thus achieving enlightenment. He then interviews filmmaker Yujiro Seki, whose documentary "Carving the Divine" explores the relationship between master wood carvers and the Buddhas and Bodhisattvas they create for Japanese temples.
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2021-05-1440 minCarving the Divine TV PodcastPractitioner’s Episode 14 - "Zen and Meditation" with Rev. Zenju Earthlyn ManuelHosted by filmmaker Yujiro Seki, Carving the Divine TV is a series of Q&A sessions with Buddhist scholars and practitioners. These Q&A sessions explore the basic concepts of Buddhism, the history of Buddhism and of course Buddhist sculptures/sculptors (bustuzo/busshi) so that when viewers finally watch the documentary Carving the Divine - Buddhist sculptors of Japan, they will get the maximum value of the documentary.We've heard the word Zen everywhere in American society. Americans use the word “Zen” a million times more than Japanese, so by this point the word is overused and overs...
2021-05-121h 15Carving the Divine TV PodcastPractitioner’s Episode 13 - "What is Soto Zen?" With Rev. Taigen Dan LeightonHosted by filmmaker Yujiro Seki, Carving the Divine TV is a series of Q&A sessions with Buddhist scholars and practitioners. These Q&A sessions explore the basic concepts of Buddhism and the history of Buddhism so that when viewers finally watch Carving the Divine they will get the maximum value of the documentary. In this special episode, we will have a Soto Zen priest, Rev. Taigen Dan Leighton to discuss the basic concept of Soto Zen Buddhism. We will ask some important questions, such as:1. What is your personal definition of Zen?2. What is th...
2021-05-0538 minCarving the Divine TV PodcastPractitioner’s Episode 12 - "What is Rinzai Zen?" - With Abbot Meido MooreHosted by filmmaker Yujiro Seki, Carving the Divine TV is a series of Q&A sessions with Buddhist scholars and practitioners. These Q&A sessions explore the basic concepts of Buddhism and the history of Buddhism so that when viewers finally watch Carving the Divine they will get the maximum value of the documentary. Today, we will have Rev. Meido Moore Roshi, the abbot of Korinji (Rinzai Zen training monastery to discuss the basic concept of Rinzai Zen Buddhism. We will ask important questions such as:1. What is your personal definition on Zen?2. What is Ri...
2021-04-2819 minCarving the Divine TV PodcastEpisode 14 - What is Zen Buddhism?Hosted by filmmaker Yujiro Seki, Carving the Divine TV Podcast is a series of Q&A sessions with Buddhist scholars and practitioners. These Q&A sessions explore the basic concepts of Buddhism and the history of Buddhism so that when listeners finally watch the documentary film "Carving the Divine - Buddhist Sculptors of Japan" they will get the maximum value of the documentary. In this episode, we will have a brief introductory course in Zen Buddhism. Support the show
2021-04-2107 minCarving the Divine TV PodcastPractitioner’s Episode 11 - Nichiren Shu Episode 2: “The Four Aims (Siddhantas) of Buddhist Practice” with Rev. Ryuei McCormickHosted by filmmaker Yujiro Seki, Carving the Divine TV is a series of Q&A sessions with Buddhist scholars and practitioners. These Q&A sessions explore the basic concepts of Buddhism, the history of Buddhism and of course Buddhist sculptures/sculptors (bustuzo/busshi) so that when viewers finally watch the documentary Carving the Divine - Buddhist sculptors of Japan, they will get the maximum value of the documentary.I've heard from many of you how much you enjoyed the interview with Nichiren Shu priest Rev. Kanjin Cederman:https://youtu.be/9F5LXLc9nfI. I am grateful that...
2021-04-1439 minCarving the Divine TV PodcastPractitioner’s Episode 10 - "What is Nichiren Shu?" - With Kanjin Cederman ShoninHosted by filmmaker Yujiro Seki, Carving the Divine TV is a series of Q&A sessions with Buddhist scholars and practitioners. These Q&A sessions explore the basic concepts of Buddhism and the history of Buddhism so that when viewers finally watch Carving the Divine they will get the maximum value of the documentary. In this special episode, we have a rare opportunity to dive into the heart of Nichiren Shu. Nichiren Buddhism has many variations and because of its diversity, it can be a difficult tradition to understand. Out of all the variations, we are talking about Nichren...
2021-04-0746 minCarving the Divine TV PodcastEpisode 13 - What is Nichiren Buddhism?Hosted by filmmaker Yujiro Seki, Carving the Divine TV Podcast is a series of Q&A sessions with Buddhist scholars and practitioners. These Q&A sessions explore the basic concepts of Buddhism and the history of Buddhism so that when listeners finally watch the documentary film "Carving the Divine - Buddhist Sculptors of Japan" they will get the maximum value of the documentary. In this episode, we will have a brief introductory course in Nichiren Buddhism. Support the show
2021-03-3108 minCarving the Divine TV PodcastPractitioner’s Episode 9 - Shin Buddhism 2 "What are Practical Buddhism and Truth Level Buddhism?" with Rev. Marvin HaradaHosted by filmmaker Yujiro Seki, Carving the Divine TV is a series of Q&A sessions with Buddhist scholars and practitioners. These Q&A sessions explore the basic concepts of Buddhism and the history of Buddhism so that when viewers finally watch Carving the Divine they will get the maximum value of the documentary. I’m excited to announce that we have another practitioner’s episode of Shin Buddhism. We have the honor of welcoming a bishop of Buddhist Churches of America (BCA), the Rev. Marvin Harada, onto the show! Just in case you missed the first practit...
2021-03-2424 minCarving the Divine TV PodcastPractitioner’s Episode 8 - "What is Shin (Jodo Shinshu/True Pure land) Buddhism?" With Rev. Kenji AkahoshiHosted by filmmaker Yujiro Seki, Carving the Divine TV is a series of Q&A sessions with Buddhist scholars and practitioners. These Q&A sessions explore the basic concepts of Buddhism and the history of Buddhism so that when viewers finally watch Carving the Divine they will get the maximum value of the documentary. In this special episode, we will have a Q&A session with Rev. Kenji Akahoshi from Buddhist Churches of America (known as Shin Buddhism or Judo Shinshu) The Q&A session explores the basic concept of Shin Buddhism and inform the viewers how it differs f...
2021-03-1728 minCarving the Divine TV PodcastEpisode 12 - What is Jodo Shinshu (True Pure Land Buddhism)?Hosted by filmmaker Yujiro Seki, Carving the Divine TV Podcast is a series of Q&A sessions with Buddhist scholars and practitioners. These Q&A sessions explore the basic concepts of Buddhism and the history of Buddhism so that when listeners finally watch the documentary film "Carving the Divine - Buddhist Sculptors of Japan" they will get the maximum value of the documentary. In this episode, we will have a brief introductory course in Jodo Shinshu (True Pure Land Buddhism).Support the show
2021-03-1006 minCarving the Divine TV PodcastPractitioner’s Episode 7 - What is Jodo Shu (Pure Land Buddhism)? With Rev. Taijun KasaharaHosted by filmmaker Yujiro Seki, Carving the Divine TV Podcast is a series of Q&A sessions with Buddhist scholars and practitioners. These Q&A sessions explore the basic concepts of Buddhism and the history of Buddhism so that when listeners finally watch the documentary film "Carving the Divine - Buddhist Sculptors of Japan" they will get the maximum value of the documentary. In this Practitioner’s Episode, We have a special interview episode with Jodo Shu priest, Rev. Taijun Kasahara from Rinkaian temple. Yes, we have an English-speaking Japanese priest to share with us the important teac...
2021-03-0327 minCarving the Divine TV PodcastEpisode 11 - What is Jodo Shu (Pure Land Buddhism)?Hosted by filmmaker Yujiro Seki, Carving the Divine TV Podcast is a series of Q&A sessions with Buddhist scholars and practitioners. These Q&A sessions explore the basic concepts of Buddhism and the history of Buddhism so that when listeners finally watch the documentary film "Carving the Divine - Buddhist Sculptors of Japan" they will get the maximum value of the documentary. In this episode, we will have a brief introductory course in Jodo Shu (Pure Land Buddhism). Support the show
2021-02-2407 minCarving the Divine TV PodcastEpisode 10 - What are the Kamakura schools of Buddhism?Hosted by filmmaker Yujiro Seki, Carving the Divine TV Podcast is a series of Q&A sessions with Buddhist scholars and practitioners. These Q&A sessions explore the basic concepts of Buddhism and the history of Buddhism so that when listeners finally watch the documentary film "Carving the Divine - Buddhist Sculptors of Japan" they will get the maximum value of the documentary. In this episode, we will have a brief introductory course in Tendai Buddhism. In this episode, we will have a quick survey course of the Kamakura schools of Buddhism. Support the show
2021-02-1708 minCarving the Divine TV PodcastPractitioner’s Episode 6 - "What are the practices of Shugendo?" - With Rev. Shokai KoshikidakeHosted by filmmaker Yujiro Seki, Carving the Divine TV Podcast is a series of Q&A sessions with Buddhist scholars and practitioners. These Q&A sessions explore the basic concepts of Buddhism and the history of Buddhism so that when listeners finally watch the documentary film "Carving the Divine - Buddhist Sculptors of Japan" they will get the maximum value of the documentary.Since we had the last interview on Shugendo, we have received numerous requests for another episode of Shugendo. People are especially interested in seeing actual practices of Shugendo and the deep teaching behind it. So...
2021-02-1031 minCarving the Divine TV PodcastPractitioner’s Episode 5 - "What is Shugendo?" With An-Shu Stephen K. HayesHosted by filmmaker Yujiro Seki, Carving the Divine TV Podcast is a series of Q&A sessions with Buddhist scholars and practitioners. These Q&A sessions explore the basic concepts of Buddhism and the history of Buddhism so that when listeners finally watch the documentary film "Carving the Divine - Buddhist Sculptors of Japan" they will get the maximum value of the documentary. In this special episode, we will have a Shugendo Practitioner, An-Shu Stephen K. Hayes, to discuss the basic concept of Shugendo.We will ask important questions such as:1. What is Shugendo? How di...
2021-02-0331 minCarving the Divine TV PodcastEpisode 9 - What is Shugendo?Hosted by filmmaker Yujiro Seki, Carving the Divine TV is a series of Q&A sessions with Buddhist scholars and practitioners. These Q&A sessions explore the basic concepts of Buddhism and the history of Buddhism so that when viewers finally watch Carving the Divine they will get the maximum value of the documentary. In this episode, we will conduct a belief general survey course of Shugendo. Support the show
2021-01-2706 minCarving the Divine TV PodcastPractitioner’s Episode 4 - "What is Tendai Buddhism?" - With Rev. Monshin NaamonHosted by filmmaker Yujiro Seki, Carving the Divine TV is a series of Q&A sessions with Buddhist scholars and practitioners. These Q&A sessions explore the basic concepts of Buddhism and the history of Buddhism so that when viewers finally watch Carving the Divine they will get the maximum value of the documentary. Today, we will be talking about Tendai Buddhism with a special guest Rev. Monshin Paul B. N. Naamon. That’s right! We have another practitioner’s episode! Tendai Buddhism is one of the earliest Buddhism sects in Japan that went beyond the Buddhism of novelty and...
2021-01-2041 minCarving the Divine TV PodcastPractitioner’s Episode 3 - "What roles do rituals and artwork play in Shingon Buddhism?" With Rev. Kosho FinchHosted by filmmaker Yujiro Seki, Carving the Divine TV is a series of Q&A sessions with Buddhist scholars and practitioners. These Q&A sessions explore the basic concepts of Buddhism, the history of Buddhism and of course Buddhist sculptures/sculptors (bustuzo/busshi) so that when viewers finally watch the documentary Carving the Divine - Buddhist sculptors of Japan, they will get the maximum value of the documentary.Many people have told me that they enjoyed our first interview video about Shigon Buddhism with Rev. Ryuzen Hayashi (https://youtu.be/i3lJeC85THs) and want to learn...
2021-01-1356 minCarving the Divine TV PodcastPractitioner’s Episode 2 - "What is Shingon Buddhism?" With Rev. Ryuzen HayashiHosted by filmmaker Yujiro Seki, Carving the Divine TV Podcast is a series of Q&A sessions with Buddhist scholars and practitioners. These Q&A sessions explore the basic concepts of Buddhism and the history of Buddhism so that when listeners finally watch the documentary film "Carving the Divine - Buddhist Sculptors of Japan" they will get the maximum value of the documentary. In this special episode, we will have a Shingon Buddhist priest, Rev. Ryuzen Hayashi at the Koyasan Beikoku Betsuin temple in Los Angeles to discuss the basic concept of Shingon Buddhism.We will ask i...
2021-01-0637 minCarving the Divine TV PodcastEpisode 8 - What is the difference between Shingon and Tendai?Hosted by filmmaker Yujiro Seki, Carving the Divine TV Podcast is a series of Q&A sessions with Buddhist scholars and practitioners. These Q&A sessions explore the basic concepts of Buddhism and the history of Buddhism so that when listeners finally watch the documentary film "Carving the Divine - Buddhist Sculptors of Japan" they will get the maximum value of the documentary. In this episode, we will briefly discuss the difference between Shingon and Tendai Buddhism.Support the show
2020-12-3007 minCarving the Divine TV PodcastEpisode 7 - What is Tendai Buddhism?Hosted by filmmaker Yujiro Seki, Carving the Divine TV Podcast is a series of Q&A sessions with Buddhist scholars and practitioners. These Q&A sessions explore the basic concepts of Buddhism and the history of Buddhism so that when listeners finally watch the documentary film "Carving the Divine - Buddhist Sculptors of Japan" they will get the maximum value of the documentary. In this episode, we will have a brief introductory course in Tendai Buddhism.Support the show
2020-12-2307 minCarving the Divine TV PodcastEpisode 6 - What is Shingon Buddhism?Hosted by filmmaker Yujiro Seki, Carving the Divine TV Podcast is a series of Q&A sessions with Buddhist scholars and practitioners. These Q&A sessions explore the basic concepts of Buddhism and the history of Buddhism so that when listeners finally watch the documentary film "Carving the Divine - Buddhist Sculptors of Japan" they will get the maximum value of the documentary. In this episode, we will have a brief introductory course in Shingon Buddhism.Support the show
2020-12-1610 minCarving the Divine TV PodcastEpisode 5 - What is Nanto Rokushu?Hosted by filmmaker Yujiro Seki, Carving the Divine TV Podcast is a series of Q&A sessions with Buddhist scholars and practitioners. These Q&A sessions explore the basic concepts of Buddhism and the history of Buddhism so that when listeners finally watch the documentary film "Carving the Divine - Buddhist Sculptors of Japan" they will get the maximum value of the documentary. In this episode, we will talk about one of the earliest Japanese Buddhism, Nanto Rokushu.Support the show
2020-12-0909 minCarving the Divine TV PodcastEpisode 4 - What is the brief history of Japanese Buddhism?Hosted by filmmaker Yujiro Seki, Carving the Divine TV Podcast is a series of Q&A sessions with Buddhist scholars and practitioners. These Q&A sessions explore the basic concepts of Buddhism and the history of Buddhism so that when listeners finally watch the documentary film "Carving the Divine - Buddhist Sculptors of Japan" they will get the maximum value of the documentary. In this episode, we will conduct a brief survey course on Japanese Buddhism history.Support the show
2020-12-0208 minCarving the Divine TV PodcastEpisode 3 - Who is Prince Shotoku?Hosted by filmmaker Yujiro Seki, Carving the Divine TV Podcast is a series of Q&A sessions with Buddhist scholars and practitioners. These Q&A sessions explore the basic concepts of Buddhism and the history of Buddhism so that when listeners finally watch the documentary film "Carving the Divine - Buddhist Sculptors of Japan" they will get the maximum value of the documentary. In this episode, we will discuss the legendary Japanese prince, Shotoku Taishi who contributed early Japanese Buddhism and more!Support the show
2020-11-2509 minCarving the Divine TV PodcastEpisode 2 - How did Buddhism begin in Japan?Hosted by filmmaker Yujiro Seki, Carving the Divine TV Podcast is a series of Q&A sessions with Buddhist scholars and practitioners. These Q&A sessions explore the basic concepts of Buddhism and the history of Buddhism so that when listeners finally watch the documentary film "Carving the Divine - Buddhist Sculptors of Japan" they will get the maximum value of the documentary. In this episode, we will talk about the origin of Japanese Buddhism. That's right this is all about how Buddhism started in Japan!Support the show
2020-11-1807 minCarving the Divine TV PodcastPractitioner’s Episode 1 - "What is Shinto?" - With Rev. Lawrence Koichi BarrishHosted by filmmaker Yujiro Seki, Carving the Divine TV Podcast is a series of Q&A sessions with Buddhist scholars and practitioners. These Q&A sessions explore the basic concepts of Buddhism and the history of Buddhism so that when listeners finally watch the documentary film "Carving the Divine - Buddhist Sculptors of Japan" they will get the maximum value of the documentary. Today, we have the honor and privilege of welcoming Negi/ Senior Shinto Priest of Tsubaki America Shrine, Rev. Lawrence Koichi Barrish to talk about the basic foundation of Shinto idea and tradition. To gain a...
2020-11-1133 minCarving the Divine TV PodcastEpisode 1 - What is Shinto?Hosted by filmmaker Yujiro Seki, Carving the Divine TV Podcast is a series of Q&A sessions with Buddhist scholars and practitioners. These Q&A sessions explore the basic concepts of Buddhism and the history of Buddhism so that when listeners finally watch the documentary film "Carving the Divine - Buddhist Sculptors of Japan" they will get the maximum value of the documentary. In this episode, we will talk about Shinto, the indigenous spiritual tradition of Japan before diving into Japanese Buddhism because it's important!Support the show
2020-11-0411 min
The Classical Ideas PodcastEP 181: Carving the Divine and Busshi with Yujiro SekiYujiro Seki is the documentary filmmaker of the film "Carving the Divine." Carving the Divine offers a rare and intimate look into the life and artistic process of modern-day Busshi – practitioners of a 1400 year lineage of woodcarving at the beating heart of Japanese, Mahayana Buddhism. For more information, visit: https://www.carvingthedivine.com/
2020-10-3050 minCarving the Divine TV PodcastPhilosophy Episode 14 - What is idolatry? With Peter BollandHosted by filmmaker Yujiro Seki, Carving the Divine TV Podcast is a series of Q&A sessions with Buddhist scholars and practitioners. These Q&A sessions explore the basic concepts of Buddhism and the history of Buddhism so that when listeners finally watch the documentary film "Carving the Divine - Buddhist Sculptors of Japan" they will get the maximum value of the documentary. In this episode, Prof. Bolland will discuss the concept of idolatry in both the Western and Eastern world. Support the show
2020-10-2809 minCarving the Divine TV PodcastPhilosophy Episode 13 - What is Dharma? With Peter BollandHosted by filmmaker Yujiro Seki, Carving the Divine TV Podcast is a series of Q&A sessions with Buddhist scholars and practitioners. These Q&A sessions explore the basic concepts of Buddhism and the history of Buddhism so that when listeners finally watch the documentary film "Carving the Divine - Buddhist Sculptors of Japan" they will get the maximum value of the documentary. In this episode, Prof. Peter Bolland will discuss the basic concept of dharma in both Hindu and Buddhist terms. Support the show
2020-10-2110 minCarving the Divine TV PodcastPhilosophy Episode 12 - How can we get out of suffering? With Peter BollandHosted by filmmaker Yujiro Seki, Carving the Divine TV Podcast is a series of Q&A sessions with Buddhist scholars and practitioners. These Q&A sessions explore the basic concepts of Buddhism and the history of Buddhism so that when listeners finally watch the documentary film "Carving the Divine - Buddhist Sculptors of Japan" they will get the maximum value of the documentary. In this episode, Prof. Peter Bolland will discuss the tips and advice about the aversion of suffering in Buddhism term. Support the show
2020-10-1407 minCarving the Divine TV PodcastPhilosophy Episode 11 - What exactly is enlightenment or nirvana (level 2)? With Peter BollandHosted by filmmaker Yujiro Seki, Carving the Divine TV Podcast is a series of Q&A sessions with Buddhist scholars and practitioners. These Q&A sessions explore the basic concepts of Buddhism and the history of Buddhism so that when listeners finally watch the documentary film "Carving the Divine - Buddhist Sculptors of Japan" they will get the maximum value of the documentary. In this episode, Prof. Bolland will discuss the meaning of enlightenment or nirvana. Support the show
2020-10-0707 minCarving the Divine TV PodcastPhilosophy Episode 10 - Is Buddhism a threat to Western Religions? With Peter BollandHosted by filmmaker Yujiro Seki, Carving the Divine TV Podcast is a series of Q&A sessions with Buddhist scholars and practitioners. These Q&A sessions explore the basic concepts of Buddhism and the history of Buddhism so that when listeners finally watch the documentary film "Carving the Divine - Buddhist Sculptors of Japan" they will get the maximum value of the documentary. In this episode, Prof. Bolland will discuss if Buddhism is a threat to Western religions. Support the show
2020-09-3011 minCarving the Divine TV PodcastPhilosophy Episode 9 - What is the Buddhist concept of the self? (Or not-self?) With Peter BollandHosted by filmmaker Yujiro Seki, Carving the Divine TV Podcast is a series of Q&A sessions with Buddhist scholars and practitioners. These Q&A sessions explore the basic concepts of Buddhism and the history of Buddhism so that when listeners finally watch the documentary film "Carving the Divine - Buddhist Sculptors of Japan" they will get the maximum value of the documentary. In this episode, Prof. Bolland will be discussing the Buddhist concept of self/no self. "What is meant by having self/no self?"Support the show
2020-09-2307 minCarving the Divine TV PodcastPhilosophy Episode 8 - What are the concepts of Gods for Eastern religions? With Peter BollandHosted by filmmaker Yujiro Seki, Carving the Divine TV Podcast is a series of Q&A sessions with Buddhist scholars and practitioners. These Q&A sessions explore the basic concepts of Buddhism and the history of Buddhism so that when listeners finally watch the documentary film "Carving the Divine - Buddhist Sculptors of Japan" they will get the maximum value of the documentary. In this episode, Prof. Bolland will talk about the concept of Gods for Eastern religions. Support the show
2020-09-1610 minCarving the Divine TV PodcastPhilosophy Episode 7 - What are the benefits of meditation? With Peter BollandHosted by filmmaker Yujiro Seki, Carving the Divine TV Podcast is a series of Q&A sessions with Buddhist scholars and practitioners. These Q&A sessions explore the basic concepts of Buddhism and the history of Buddhism so that when listeners finally watch the documentary film "Carving the Divine - Buddhist Sculptors of Japan" they will get the maximum value of the documentary. In this episode, Prof. Bolland will discuss the benefit of meditation. Support the show
2020-09-0912 minCarving the Divine TV PodcastPhilosophy Episode 6 - What are the paths to "the truth"? With Peter BollandHosted by filmmaker Yujiro Seki, Carving the Divine TV Podcast is a series of Q&A sessions with Buddhist scholars and practitioners. These Q&A sessions explore the basic concepts of Buddhism and the history of Buddhism so that when listeners finally watch the documentary film "Carving the Divine - Buddhist Sculptors of Japan" they will get the maximum value of the documentary. In this episode, Prof. Bolland will discuss the suggested paths to "the truth."Support the show
2020-09-0212 minCarving the Divine TV PodcastPhilosophy Episode 5 - What are ordinary knowledge and transcendent knowledge? With Peter BollandHosted by filmmaker Yujiro Seki, Carving the Divine TV Podcast is a series of Q&A sessions with Buddhist scholars and practitioners. These Q&A sessions explore the basic concepts of Buddhism and the history of Buddhism so that when listeners finally watch the documentary film "Carving the Divine - Buddhist Sculptors of Japan" they will get the maximum value of the documentary. In this episode, Prof. Bolland will discuss the two different kinds of knowledge, ordinary knowledge and transcendent knowledge. Support the show
2020-08-2608 minCarving the Divine TV PodcastPhilosophy Episode 4 - What is Bhagavad Gita? With Peter BollandHosted by filmmaker Yujiro Seki, Carving the Divine TV Podcast is a series of Q&A sessions with Buddhist scholars and practitioners. These Q&A sessions explore the basic concepts of Buddhism and the history of Buddhism so that when listeners finally watch the documentary film "Carving the Divine - Buddhist Sculptors of Japan" they will get the maximum value of the documentary. In this episode, Prof. Bolland will talk about Bhagavad Gita. Support the show
2020-08-1912 minCarving the Divine TV PodcastPhilosophy Episode 3 - What are Brahman Atman and Maya? With Peter BollandHosted by filmmaker Yujiro Seki, Carving the Divine TV Podcast is a series of Q&A sessions with Buddhist scholars and practitioners. These Q&A sessions explore the basic concepts of Buddhism and the history of Buddhism so that when listeners finally watch the documentary film "Carving the Divine - Buddhist Sculptors of Japan" they will get the maximum value of the documentary. In this episode, Prof. Bolland will be digging deep into the heart of Vedanta, Brahman, Atman and Maya in order to provide you with a taste of this amazing wisdom tradition.Support the show
2020-08-1209 minCarving the Divine TV PodcastPhilosophy Episode 2 - Why do we study philosophy? With Peter BollandHosted by filmmaker Yujiro Seki, Carving the Divine TV Podcast is a series of Q&A sessions with Buddhist scholars and practitioners. These Q&A sessions explore the basic concepts of Buddhism and the history of Buddhism so that when listeners finally watch the documentary film "Carving the Divine - Buddhist Sculptors of Japan" they will get the maximum value of the documentary. In this episode, Prof. Bolland will discuss the meaning behind learning about philosophy. Support the show
2020-08-0512 minCarving the Divine TV PodcastPhilosophy Episode 1 - What is Vedanta? With Peter BollandHosted by filmmaker Yujiro Seki, Carving the Divine TV Podcast is a series of Q&A sessions with Buddhist scholars and practitioners. These Q&A sessions explore the basic concepts of Buddhism and the history of Buddhism so that when listeners finally watch the documentary film "Carving the Divine - Buddhist Sculptors of Japan" they will get the maximum value of the documentary. In this episode, Prof. Bolland will discuss the meaning of Vedanta. Support the show
2020-07-2912 minCarving the Divine TV PodcastEpisode 17 - What is the Brief History of Chinese Buddhism?Hosted by filmmaker Yujiro Seki, Carving the Divine TV Podcast is a series of Q&A sessions with Buddhist scholars and practitioners. These Q&A sessions explore the basic concepts of Buddhism and the history of Buddhism so that when listeners finally watch the documentary film "Carving the Divine - Buddhist Sculptors of Japan" they will get the maximum value of the documentary. In this episode, we will conduct a brief survey course on Chinese Buddhism. Support the show
2020-07-2211 minCarving the Divine TV PodcastEpisode 16 - What is the Parable of the Burning House?Hosted by filmmaker Yujiro Seki, Carving the Divine TV Podcast is a series of Q&A sessions with Buddhist scholars and practitioners. These Q&A sessions explore the basic concepts of Buddhism and the history of Buddhism so that when listeners finally watch the documentary film "Carving the Divine - Buddhist Sculptors of Japan" they will get the maximum value of the documentary. In this episode, we will discuss one of the most famous Buddhist parables, the parables of the burning house from lotus sutra. Support the show
2020-07-1508 minCarving the Divine TV PodcastEpisode 15 - Who is Dalai Lama?Hosted by filmmaker Yujiro Seki, Carving the Divine TV Podcast is a series of Q&A sessions with Buddhist scholars and practitioners. These Q&A sessions explore the basic concepts of Buddhism and the history of Buddhism so that when listeners finally watch the documentary film "Carving the Divine - Buddhist Sculptors of Japan" they will get the maximum value of the documentary. In this episode, we will talk about this famous Buddhist figure from Tibet, Dalai Lama. Support the show
2020-07-0809 minCarving the Divine TV PodcastEpisode 14 - What are Buddhist Mudras?Hosted by filmmaker Yujiro Seki, Carving the Divine TV Podcast is a series of Q&A sessions with Buddhist scholars and practitioners. These Q&A sessions explore the basic concepts of Buddhism and the history of Buddhism so that when listeners finally watch the documentary film "Carving the Divine - Buddhist Sculptors of Japan" they will get the maximum value of the documentary. In this episode, we will discuss the basic idea of Buddhist mudras. Support the show
2020-07-0109 minCarving the Divine TV PodcastEpisode 13 - What are Buddhist Mandalas?Hosted by filmmaker Yujiro Seki, Carving the Divine TV Podcast is a series of Q&A sessions with Buddhist scholars and practitioners. These Q&A sessions explore the basic concepts of Buddhism and the history of Buddhism so that when listeners finally watch the documentary film "Carving the Divine - Buddhist Sculptors of Japan" they will get the maximum value of the documentary. In this episode, we will have a general survey of Buddhist Mandalas and their symbolism behind. Support the show
2020-06-2410 minCarving the Divine TV PodcastEpisode 12 - What is Vajrayana Buddhism?Hosted by filmmaker Yujiro Seki, Carving the Divine TV Podcast is a series of Q&A sessions with Buddhist scholars and practitioners. These Q&A sessions explore the basic concepts of Buddhism and the history of Buddhism so that when listeners finally watch the documentary film "Carving the Divine - Buddhist Sculptors of Japan" they will get the maximum value of the documentary. In this episode, we will discuss the third major Buddhist school, Vajrayana Buddhism. Support the show
2020-06-1712 minCarving the Divine TV PodcastEpisode 11 - What are the Buddhist Sutras?Hosted by filmmaker Yujiro Seki, Carving the Divine TV Podcast is a series of Q&A sessions with Buddhist scholars and practitioners. These Q&A sessions explore the basic concepts of Buddhism and the history of Buddhism so that when listeners finally watch the documentary film "Carving the Divine - Buddhist Sculptors of Japan" they will get the maximum value of the documentary. In this episode, we will discuss the idea of the Buddhist sutras. Support the show
2020-06-1011 minCarving the Divine TV PodcastEpisode 10 - What is the doctrine of emptiness?Hosted by filmmaker Yujiro Seki, Carving the Divine TV Podcast is a series of Q&A sessions with Buddhist scholars and practitioners. These Q&A sessions explore the basic concepts of Buddhism and the history of Buddhism so that when listeners finally watch the documentary film "Carving the Divine - Buddhist Sculptors of Japan" they will get the maximum value of the documentary. In this episode, we will discuss the popular Buddhist idea, the doctrine of emptiness. Support the show
2020-06-0310 minCarving the Divine TV PodcastEpisode 9 - What are bodhisattvas and celestial Buddhas?Hosted by filmmaker Yujiro Seki, Carving the Divine TV Podcast is a series of Q&A sessions with Buddhist scholars and practitioners. These Q&A sessions explore the basic concepts of Buddhism and the history of Buddhism so that when listeners finally watch the documentary film "Carving the Divine - Buddhist Sculptors of Japan" they will get the maximum value of the documentary. In this episode, we will discuss the basic differences between bodhisattvas and celestial Buddhas. Support the show
2020-05-2711 minCarving the Divine TV PodcastEpisode 8 - What is the difference between Theravada and Mahayana Buddhism?Hosted by filmmaker Yujiro Seki, Carving the Divine TV Podcast is a series of Q&A sessions with Buddhist scholars and practitioners. These Q&A sessions explore the basic concepts of Buddhism and the history of Buddhism so that when listeners finally watch the documentary film "Carving the Divine - Buddhist Sculptors of Japan" they will get the maximum value of the documentary. In this episode, we will discuss the basic difference between Theravada and Mahayana Buddhism.Support the show
2020-05-1908 minCarving the Divine TV PodcastEpisode 7 - How did Buddhism spread after the death of Buddha?Hosted by filmmaker Yujiro Seki, Carving the Divine TV Podcast is a series of Q&A sessions with Buddhist scholars and practitioners. These Q&A sessions explore the basic concepts of Buddhism and the history of Buddhism so that when listeners finally watch the documentary film "Carving the Divine - Buddhist Sculptors of Japan" they will get the maximum value of the documentary. In this episode, we will discuss the history of Buddhism after the death of Buddha. Support the show
2020-05-1305 minCarving the Divine TV PodcastEpisode 6 - How can we achieve Nirvana?Hosted by filmmaker Yujiro Seki, Carving the Divine TV Podcast is a series of Q&A sessions with Buddhist scholars and practitioners. These Q&A sessions explore the basic concepts of Buddhism and the history of Buddhism so that when listeners finally watch the documentary film "Carving the Divine - Buddhist Sculptors of Japan" they will get the maximum value of the documentary. In this episode, we will discuss the basic concept of Nirvana and how we could achieve it. Support the show
2020-05-0607 minCarving the Divine TV PodcastEpisode 5 - What does "All is suffering" mean?Hosted by filmmaker Yujiro Seki, Carving the Divine TV Podcast is a series of Q&A sessions with Buddhist scholars and practitioners. These Q&A sessions explore the basic concepts of Buddhism and the history of Buddhism so that when listeners finally watch the documentary film "Carving the Divine - Buddhist Sculptors of Japan" they will get the maximum value of the documentary. In this episode, we will discuss the popular Buddhist expression "All is suffering."Support the show
2020-04-2607 minCarving the Divine TV PodcastEpisode 1 - What is Buddhism?Hosted by filmmaker Yujiro Seki, Carving the Divine TV Podcast is a series of Q&A sessions with Buddhist scholars and practitioners. These Q&A sessions explore the basic concepts of Buddhism and the history of Buddhism so that when listeners finally watch the documentary film "Carving the Divine - Buddhist Sculptors of Japan" they will get the maximum value of the documentary. In this episode, we will have a general discussion of Buddhism and what it means. Support the show
2020-04-2509 minCarving the Divine TV PodcastEpisode 4 - Who was historical Buddha?Hosted by filmmaker Yujiro Seki, Carving the Divine TV Podcast is a series of Q&A sessions with Buddhist scholars and practitioners. These Q&A sessions explore the basic concepts of Buddhism and the history of Buddhism so that when listeners finally watch the documentary film "Carving the Divine - Buddhist Sculptors of Japan" they will get the maximum value of the documentary. In this episode, we will briefly discuss the founder of Buddhism Siddhartha Gautama. Support the show
2020-04-2507 minCarving the Divine TV PodcastEpisode 3 - What is the doctrine of reincarnation?Hosted by filmmaker Yujiro Seki, Carving the Divine TV Podcast is a series of Q&A sessions with Buddhist scholars and practitioners. These Q&A sessions explore the basic concepts of Buddhism and the history of Buddhism so that when listeners finally watch the documentary film "Carving the Divine - Buddhist Sculptors of Japan" they will get the maximum value of the documentary. In this episode, we will discuss the basic concept of the doctrine of reincarnation. Support the show
2020-04-2508 minCarving the Divine TV PodcastEpisode 2 - What is Hinduism? How does it relate to Buddhism?Hosted by filmmaker Yujiro Seki, Carving the Divine TV Podcast is a series of Q&A sessions with Buddhist scholars and practitioners. These Q&A sessions explore the basic concepts of Buddhism and the history of Buddhism so that when listeners finally watch the documentary film "Carving the Divine - Buddhist Sculptors of Japan" they will get the maximum value of the documentary. In this episode, we will go through the general survey of Hinduism and its relationship with Buddhism. Support the show
2020-04-2508 minThe Classical Ideas PodcastEp 47: Japanese Buddhist art with Michael VanhartingsveldtMichael Vanhartingsveldt is a contributing columnist at Buddhistdoor Global. He works full-time at the Los Angeles Country Museum of Art. He did his masters in East Asian Art Business at Sotheby's Institute of Art, and he also works as a lecturer for the Japan Foundation. Michael collaborates on "Carving the Divine TV" with filmmaker Yujiro Seki.
2018-03-1650 minThe Classical Ideas PodcastEp 37: Yujiro Seki on Bushi sculpting, Filmmaking, and "Carving the Divine"Born and raised in Japan, Yujiro Seki discovered his passion for film-making when he was in high school. Yujiro earned a BA Degree in Film from the University of California, Berkeley. His forthcoming documentary film, "Carving the Divine," offers a rare and intimate look into the life and artistic process of modern-day Būshi – practitioners of a 1400 year lineage of woodcarving that's at the beating heart of Japanese, Mahayana Buddhism. Please visit www.carvingthedivine.com for more information. www.carvingthedivine.com
2018-02-0634 min