Just after you enter the grounds of a Japanese temple, there’s always a fountain for rinsing hands and mouth. Here’s examples from the temples I visited when I followed the route of part of the Shikoku Henro (“Shikoku 88”). Temple 37: Iwamotoji March 29, 2013. Temple 38: Kongofukuji March 30, 2013. Temple 39: Enkoji…… Continue reading Temple Plumbing 2013
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Temple Plumbing 2013
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Temple Bell
Temple 40 of 88. Hey C and D, we are allowed to ring the bell once. Would you share and ring it together?
Shikoku 88: Some Observations
Pilgrim on his way. The Shikoku Henro (“Shikoku 88”) is an 88-temple pilgrimage around the island of Shikoku, Japan. The complete journey is about 750 miles. It is particularly appealing to me the pilgrimage goes in a circle: when you reach temple 88 you are just a few miles from temple 1, but your mind…… Continue reading Shikoku 88: Some Observations
Shikoku 88 Thoughts
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Small Fishing Town
Sukomo, fishing town, crenalated harbor goes on and on, gorgeous mountainous backdrop. Home for me tonight.
Turtle with a Bell
In the year 911 a turtle with a bell on its back visited this temple (39 of 88). I walked from this temple to Sukomo.
Sukomo
Spending night in Sukumo, fishing town, gorgeous setting.
Ashizurimisaki
Today and tonight, in Ashizurimisaki. Near temple 38. High on cliffs overlooking Pacific. About as far as I can go.
Deities at Temple 38
There’s many deities at temple #38 (of 88): here’s a few.