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also at saisyouji


also at saisyouji
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著作権：　Kei illum (KiiT) Silver Star Critiquer/Silver Note Writer [C: 11 W: 6 N: 23] (58)
ジャンル：　場所
メディア：　カラー
撮影した年：　2007-11-16
カテゴリー：　日常生活、Architecture
Exposure：　f/2.8, 1/40 seconds
Photo Version：　Original Version
アップロードした日：　2008-03-27 2:52
ページビュー：　711
ポイント：　6
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This small temple building houses Japan's oldest
self-mummified body〈即身仏〉 of a buddhist monk
Kouchi-houin〈弘智法印〉 (circa 1297~1363),
who had chosen to mummy himself by
cutting down daily intakes to nuts and grass only
over the period of ten years.

His holy body - seated, in a monk's ceremonial attire -
is a symbol of strong will and perseverance, and is open to
public viewing three times a day (fee: 500 yen).
Giving a prayer in front of him will help you achieve your goal,
so it is believed.

Saisyouji〈西生寺〉 turned out to be quite a pleasant surprise.
A mass of Jizo, the legendary ginkgo tree, plus much more to explore.
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Hello Kei. Very interesting story behind the image. I wish to know more about this self-mummified monk. Does this mean that he was in the mummy costume (monk's ceremonial attire) for 10 years before he became mummy? Excellent wooden architecture with intricate design. Thanks for sharing this Kit. Regards. Jusni

there is so much detail in yr photo
best grds
marek

hello Kei

I made a trip to Japan only once where I visited the oldest wooden shrine in Kyoto and it was built without a single nail. Japanese culture is so unique and fascinating. I remember watching a TV mini-series shot in Japan starring Richard Chamberlain and it really gave me a detail insight of Japanese history, tradition and culture.

Your photo is showing classic detail of Japanese architecture with sculpture and carvings. I know one of reasons for wooden and low buildings in Japan is because of typhoon and earthquake.

TFS, bill

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