Casa Ásia – Coleção Francisco Capelo invites you to discover the religions of Japan
The seminar ‘Religions of Japan’, which will be led by Ana Fernandes Pinto, is scheduled for 12 March, from 6.00 pm to 7.00 pm. Sign up and take part.
How do different religious traditions coexist in Japan? The answer to this question forms the starting point for the seminar ‘Religions of Japan’, which Casa Ásia – Coleção Francisco Capelo is hosting on 12 March, from 6.00 pm to 7.00 pm, inviting the public to explore the spiritual diversity that characterises Japanese society.
From Shinto, the indigenous religion, to Buddhism, introduced in the 6th century, via Confucianism—a system of thought of Chinese origin—and Christianity, brought by missionaries, various traditions have been assimilated throughout the country’s history. In the 20th century, the so-called ‘New Religions’ also emerged, reflecting Japan’s ability to integrate and reinterpret different spiritual influences.
The session will be led by Ana Fernandes Pinto, who holds a PhD in the History of the Portuguese Discoveries and Expansion and is a researcher at CHAM – the Centre for Humanities at NOVA/FCSH. Her research has focused on relations between Portugal and Japan between the 16th and 19th centuries.
Registration:
Participation costs 10 euros, with a 20% discount for registrations made up to three days before the event. The maximum number of participants is 50. Registrations and payments must be made via the Santa Casa Culture Shop.
For further information or to make a booking, please contact Casa Ásia – Coleção Francisco Capelo on 213 235 250 / 213 235 400 or by email at ca.cfc@scml.pt.
The next lecture at Casa Ásia will take place on 26 March at 6.00 pm and will focus on the theme ‘Confucianism’, with a talk by Patrícia Alexandra Marrafa.
