29 foreigners train to become Buddhist monks

29 foreigners train to become Buddhist monks

KYOTO, Japan - Twenty-nine foreigners begin an 11-day training session at Nishi Hongwanji Temple in Kyoto on Oct. 6 to become Buddhist monks. The novices come from six countries, including Canada, Germany and the United States.

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