At Ryuganji Temple, we have skillfully incorporated the latest technology and pop culture into a variety of projects.
We believe that this will allow the traditional Buddhist culture that has been nurtured since ancient times to shine brightly and vividly in the modern age.
Drone Buddha
For more than a thousand years, Japanese people have painted and worshipped scenes of Amitabha Buddha flying with his companions from the Pure Land to welcome us when our lives come to an end.
In 2018, Yozan Miura, a Buddhist sculptor, successfully flew a Buddhist statue on a drone for the first time in history.
This enabled us to clearly see the scene of the welcoming from the Pure Land.
Original Gacha Machine
In 2022, Buddhist artisans in Kyoto built a hall to house the gacha machine. The machine itself was coated with lacquer and gold leaf to give it a solemn appearance.
The capsules inside the machine contain handmade Buddha statues and other items made by the artisans.
Buddhist Maid Cafe “Pure Land”
Since 2016, Ryuganji Temple has occasionally opened a maid café. In Japanese, “maid” is pronounced the same as “meido,” the world where the dead wander. The maids at Ryuganji are responsible for guiding people to the Pure Land through the teachings of Buddhism.
Temple Club Event “Cosmic Paradise”
Ryuganji occasionally holds events where people can spend happy hours listening to music in the main hall or relaxing in the garden.
Buddhist teachings have been transmitted across borders.
We hope that Buddhism continue to provide emotional support to people regardless of nationality.