K-12 Seminars

Join us for this five-week complimentary online seminar that offers teachers an engaging introduction to Japanese religions in historical and cultural context. The seminar explores major traditions and themes such as Shinto, the transmission of Buddhism to Japan, monastic culture, Pure Land Buddhism, women and Buddhism, Zen, and contemporary Japanese Buddhism. Alongside building a strong foundation of knowledge, teachers will consider how religious ideas, rituals, institutions, and practices have shaped Japanese society, culture, identity, and everyday life over time. Teacher participants will walk away with fresh perspectives and practical examples to incorporate Japanese religious traditions into the curriculum in clear, nuanced, and meaningful ways.