tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2343439372519556254.post3495460407306386115..comments2024-02-11T03:50:53.613-05:00Comments on Counterlight's Peculiars: Very Serious Buddhist Bells and Smells ...Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2343439372519556254.post-70100878555696408932010-02-12T17:49:41.692-05:002010-02-12T17:49:41.692-05:00This member of your long-time audience was patient...This member of your long-time audience was patient enough to take note of your encore several days ago, when I didn't have time to look and read, and resolve to return and have another look. And here I am finally. I enjoyed your presentation the first time and again. The fire ceremony is noteworthy, indeed, and worth seeing twice.June Butlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01723016934182800437noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2343439372519556254.post-52910820294381324962010-02-07T13:46:48.518-05:002010-02-07T13:46:48.518-05:00Buddhist practices have always fascinated me. (I ...Buddhist practices have always fascinated me. (I am <i>finally</i> taking classes on it now)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01203286781888444548noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2343439372519556254.post-86296483884982821342010-02-06T23:15:42.468-05:002010-02-06T23:15:42.468-05:00 Fascinating. Don't know what they're... Fascinating. Don't know what they're doing, but very cool liturgy! When I visited Japan many years ago and toured a temple in Tokyo, I was told that Buddhist and Shinto shrines are often on the same grounds. The Shinto religion is more one of celebration whereas the Buddhist temple is used for serious stuff like weddings and funerals.Rick+https://www.blogger.com/profile/03322574092020268536noreply@blogger.com