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Photo Album Tōrō Nagashi |
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The annual 'Toro Nagashi' on the first Saturday of August, Hamura city.
Details of this ceremony
Announcement in 2011
in due course. |
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Photo Album Daiōji Temple Festa |
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An annual 3-day event in June. Details
see 'Events'
Announcement of the Temple Festa of
Daiōji (Hokkaido) in 2011 on 'Events' in due course. |
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Photo Album Jizō Pilgrimage Walk |
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Our Kinubariyama Hiking Course in Kamakura.
See details on 'Events' 24 April 2010, one day event. |
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Photo Album Sayama Pilgrims |
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Our walk on the Pilgrim path
around Sayama Lake near
Tokyo on 11 October 2009.
One day event, see details on 'Events' |
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“Temple life in Japan 1” |
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Zazen with visitors from the US. |
The picture shows rice soup eaten after an early morning zazen session 'Okayu'
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Photos sent in by Sōzen-ji.
Place taken: Hamura City, Tokyo (location see Network page) |
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“Temple life in Japan 2” |
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The picture shows a boy
'cleaning the
incense container' at the temple. |
The picture shows a tea ceremony in progress
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Photos sent in by Horakuan.
Place taken: Suzaka, Nagano
Prefecture.
Visit the Horakuan website here |
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“Temple life in Japan 3” |
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Photos sent in by G.L.Slembrouck
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The picture to the left shows a monk
making offerings in front of busharis (stupas) at Tōdai-ji, temple in Nara. |
Bottom to the left:
750 years anniversary of the foundation of
Kenchō-ji, Kamakura.
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Bottom to the right:
Blessing bestowed on visitors to Zenkō-ji,
Nagano on the occasion of opening its doors
once every 7 years. |
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“Temple life in Japan 4” |
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Photos sent in by El. Branden
The picture to the left: Sunlight reflected as a temple visitor sips purifying water.
Bottom to the left: Bonze with bowl, rosary beads and bell.
Bottom to the right: kimono clad ladies inhaling incense at the temple entrance
All pictures were taken at Sensōji Temple, Asakusa |
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