1. Preschoolers in Nara, Japan participated in a yearly event as Buddhist priests at Saidaiji Temple.
2. The children read the Heart Sutra and prayed, then cleaned parts of the temple to learn empathy and gratitude.
3. The experience was enjoyed by the children, with one 5-year-old girl expressing pleasure during cleaning activities, while a 6-year-old boy noted that his cloth turned black from scrubbing.
2. The children read the Heart Sutra and prayed, then cleaned parts of the temple to learn empathy and gratitude.
3. The experience was enjoyed by the children, with one 5-year-old girl expressing pleasure during cleaning activities, while a 6-year-old boy noted that his cloth turned black from scrubbing.
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Summary
Preschoolers in Nara, Japan enacted roles as Buddhist priests at Saidaiji Temple during an annual event. They read the Heart Sutra, cleaned parts of the temple to foster empathy and gratitude, and expressed joy in the experience. A 5-year-old girl enjoyed cleaning activities while a 6-year-old boy
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URL: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20251017_05/#summary
Date: Oct. 17, 2025
Notes: 2025-10-17
Created: 2025/10/17 09:10
Updated: 2025/12/08 00:07
Last Read: 2025/10/18 08:39