
The Evolution of Buddhism in Japan (Shikoku)
Clip: Episode 2 | 3m 38sVideo has Closed Captions
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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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Funding for Sacred Journeys with Bruce Feiler provided by Cancer Treatment Centers of America, Hans and Margret Rey/Curious George Fund, The Pew Charitable Trusts, The Arthur Vining Davis Foundations, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and by public television viewers.

The Evolution of Buddhism in Japan (Shikoku)
Clip: Episode 2 | 3m 38sVideo has Closed Captions
Learn how Buddhism, founded in India, evolved to a more populist form in Japan in this video resource from PBS LearningMedia.
Problems playing video? | Closed Captioning Feedback
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Clip: Ep2 | 2m 39s | Meet American pilgrim Steve Williams traveling in Shikoku, Japan. (2m 39s)
Notes from the Field: Temple of the Two Dragons (Shikoku)
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Clip: Ep2 | 3m 15s | Travel to the Temple of the Two Dragons on the island of Shikoku. (3m 15s)
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Clip: Ep2 | 2m 27s | Take a look at the traditional garb of the henro, the pilgrim of Shikoku. (2m 27s)
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