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Nichiren Buddhism Explained via QR Codes

By Roger ⋅ July 17, 2009 ⋅ Email this post ⋅ Print this post ⋅ Post a comment

A contemporary art billboard outside a Buddhist temple in Hachioji in western Tokyo displays anime style characters with speech bubbles containing QR Codes. Each QR Code resolves to a mobile page explaining the teachings of the 13th century Japanese monk Nichiren.

Billboard with QR Codes outside a Buddhist temple
Detail from a billboard outside a Buddhist temple

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2 comments for “Nichiren Buddhism Explained via QR Codes”

  1. I love this! How can I get a really good printout so I can read the QR codes? Maybe point me at the artist? An email for the temple?

    Posted by Anne Darrow | September 9, 2009, 2:40 pm

  2. There is a contact telephone number on the website if you speak Japanese or have a friend who does.

    Posted by Roger | September 9, 2009, 3:19 pm

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