Videobibliotek: Nihon No Kokoro – The Heart Within

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Nihon No Kokoro – The Heart Within (VHS)

Band Titel och innehåll
NNK1. The Heart Within
This first program is designed to introduce the series. An overview of the concepts, traditions and cultural aspects of Japan.
NNK2. Shinto: Way of the Gods
Discusses the mythological creation of Japan and the use of shrines for worship.
NNK3. Bushido: Way of the Warrior
Bushido is the name given to the code of honor and duty which was developed between the samurai and their lords.
NNK4. Oceans: Lifeblood of Japan
Since the beginning of time the ocean has been a central theme in all Japanese art, literature, song and worship.
NNK5. Nature: Giver of Blessings
To harmonize with nature and become one with it in feeling - this is the fountainhead of early Japanese spiritual life.
NNK6. Religion: Spiritual Heritage
This program discusses the beginnings of Buddhism and how it was brought to Japan.
NNK7. Makoto: Sincerity of Heart
Makoto means sincerity. This is a vital part of Bushido, the samurai code of honor.
NNK8. Hiroshima: City of Peace
The events of August 6th are presented factually and graphically inter-cut with shots of the "Atomic Dome".
NNK9. Heritage: Pride of Japan
This program discusses some of the stereotypes associated with the Japanese and the group heritage which the Japanese are known for.
NNK10. Tradition: Inner Harmony
Finding peace and tranquillity in simple everyday acts is the foundation of many of the traditional arts of Japan.
NNK11. Loosing the Mold
This program is a digest of facial expressions and comments of the various Japanese people who appear in this series.