Japans monks take Buddhism to bars

[Flashermac]

Monks and priests across the world often wonder how to make their religious faith relevant to the younger generation.

 

In societies where life is busier than ever, where cities are swelling and families dispersed, the religious rituals of yesterday do not seem so relevant.

 

But in Japan, a group of Buddhist monks are trying to change that. They have secured a regular spot at a jazz bar where they seek to enlighten and entertain.

 

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