Japanese monks in a temple come to mind as the dancers execute a series of ritualized gestures and bend over in a moment of meditation.

Near the base of the stupa is the grave of a Japanese monk murdered by anti-Buddhist extremists during the construction of the monument.

When Europe was elaborating Gothic cathedrals Japanese monks were building prayers in rough rocks.

I can't explain magic any more than a Japanese monk can explain Zen.

On their return in 1368, Japanese monks Bonto and Bonryu from Tenryu-ji went with them.

Other Japanese monks follow the Bodhisattva Precepts only.

Many Japanese monks and priests were celibate up to the time of the Meiji Restoration.

At 70, he reminds me somewhat of a compact and dainty Japanese monk - though with a wreath of coiling hair and the famous stubble.

Japanese monks used the time as a chance to meditate upon and confess their sins, and over time, the modern ritual took shape from this.

Legend states that such famous Japanese monks as Kūkai and Hōnen later served as the chief priests of the temple.