Wednesday, October 10th, 2001 (click to see all posts from this day)
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Showing posts with label Yamato. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Yamato. Show all posts
Nara (Wed., Oct. 10th, 2001)
Nara Feature 1: The Nannendo at Kofukuji
Note: This Feature was made on October 10, 2001, as I visited the Yamato Area of old Japan. (MAP)
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The Nannendo is located in central Nara, on the grounds of Kofukuji, which is number 9 of the Saigoku (Kansai) 33 Temples Sacred to Kannon. You can read about my visit to Nara in my Logbook.
This lovely little rokudo (six-sided hall) is dedicated to Kannon, the Goddess of Mercy. It is the only temple from the Saigoku circuit located in central Nara.
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The Nannendo is located in central Nara, on the grounds of Kofukuji, which is number 9 of the Saigoku (Kansai) 33 Temples Sacred to Kannon. You can read about my visit to Nara in my Logbook.
This lovely little rokudo (six-sided hall) is dedicated to Kannon, the Goddess of Mercy. It is the only temple from the Saigoku circuit located in central Nara.
Nara Feature 2: Todaiji
Note: This Feature was made on October 10, 2001, as I visited the Yamato Area of old Japan. (MAP)
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Todaiji, home of the Great Buddha, is on the eastern side of the city of Nara. You can read about my visit to Nara in my Logbook.
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Todaiji, home of the Great Buddha, is on the eastern side of the city of Nara. You can read about my visit to Nara in my Logbook.
Nara Feature 3: Saidaiji
Note: This Feature was made on October 10, 2001, as I visited the Yamato Area of old Japan. (MAP)
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Saidaiji is one of the many temples located on Nara's quieter west side. It is between Todaiji and Kikoji. A walk down this road evokes the past in a way that few places can. You can read about my visit to Nara in my Logbook.
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Saidaiji is one of the many temples located on Nara's quieter west side. It is between Todaiji and Kikoji. A walk down this road evokes the past in a way that few places can. You can read about my visit to Nara in my Logbook.
Nara Feature 4: Kikoji
Note: This Feature was made on October 10, 2001, as I visited the Yamato Area of old Japan. (MAP)
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Kikoji is one of the many temples located on Nara's quieter west side. It is between Saidaiji and the Tomb of Emperor Suinin. A walk down this road evokes the past in a way that few places can. You can read about my visit to Nara in my Logbook.
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Kikoji is one of the many temples located on Nara's quieter west side. It is between Saidaiji and the Tomb of Emperor Suinin. A walk down this road evokes the past in a way that few places can. You can read about my visit to Nara in my Logbook.
Nara Feature 5: The Tomb of Emperor Suinin
Note: This Feature was made on October 10, 2001, as I visited the Yamato Area of old Japan. (MAP)
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Emperor Suinin's tomb is one of the many sites located on Nara's quieter west side. It is between Kikoji and Toshodaiji. A walk down this road evokes the past in a way that few places can. You can read about my visit to Nara in my Logbook.
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Emperor Suinin's tomb is one of the many sites located on Nara's quieter west side. It is between Kikoji and Toshodaiji. A walk down this road evokes the past in a way that few places can. You can read about my visit to Nara in my Logbook.
Nara Feature 6: Toshodaiji
Note: This Feature was made on October 10, 2001, as I visited the Yamato Area of old Japan. (MAP)
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Toshodaiji is one of the many temples located on Nara's quieter west side. It is between the Tomb of Emperor Suinin and Yakushiji. A walk down this road evokes the past in a way that few places can. You can read about my visit to Nara in my Logbook.
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Toshodaiji is one of the many temples located on Nara's quieter west side. It is between the Tomb of Emperor Suinin and Yakushiji. A walk down this road evokes the past in a way that few places can. You can read about my visit to Nara in my Logbook.
Nara Feature 7: Yakushiji
Note: This Feature was made on October 10, 2001, as I visited the Yamato Area of old Japan. (MAP)
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Yakushiji is one of the many temples located on Nara's quieter west side. It is between Toshodaiji and Horyuji. A walk down this road evokes the past in a way that few places can. You can read about my visit to Nara in my Logbook.
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Yakushiji is one of the many temples located on Nara's quieter west side. It is between Toshodaiji and Horyuji. A walk down this road evokes the past in a way that few places can. You can read about my visit to Nara in my Logbook.
Nara Feature 8: Horyuji
Note: This Feature was made on October 10, 2001, as I visited the Yamato Area of old Japan. (MAP)
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Horyuji is one of the many temples located on Nara's quieter west side. It is south of Yakushiji, at the southern end of the walk I took that day. A walk down this road evokes the past in a way that few places can. You can read about my visit to Nara in my Logbook.
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Horyuji is one of the many temples located on Nara's quieter west side. It is south of Yakushiji, at the southern end of the walk I took that day. A walk down this road evokes the past in a way that few places can. You can read about my visit to Nara in my Logbook.
Asuka (Thu., Oct. 11th, 2001)
Thursday, October 11, 2001 (click to see all posts from this day)
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Journal: Old Stones and the First Noble Truth
Note: This Journal entry was written on October 11, 2001, as I walked on the Old Tokaido. Take a look at that day's Logbook for more.
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Back on September 25th, I shared some ideas about "Old Stones."
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Back on September 25th, I shared some ideas about "Old Stones."
Asuka Feature 1: Asukadera
Note: This Feature was made on October 11, 2001, as I visited the Yamato Area of old Japan. (MAP)
See Temple Tales Episode 067 for much, much more on this temple!
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In addition to Asukadera, the town of Asuka is filled with mysterious stones. You can read more about these stones, and my visit to Asuka itself, in my Logbook.
See Temple Tales Episode 067 for much, much more on this temple!
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In addition to Asukadera, the town of Asuka is filled with mysterious stones. You can read more about these stones, and my visit to Asuka itself, in my Logbook.
Asuka Feature 2: The Monkey Stones
Note: This Feature was made on October 11, 2001, as I visited the Yamato Area of old Japan. (MAP)
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Asuka is filled with mysterious stones, of which these "Monkey Stones" are just a small part. You can read more about my visit to Asuka in my Logbook.
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Asuka is filled with mysterious stones, of which these "Monkey Stones" are just a small part. You can read more about my visit to Asuka in my Logbook.
Mount Koya: Day 1, The Garan
(Fri., Oct. 12, 2001)
Friday, October 12, 2001 (click to see all posts from this day)
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Journal: A New Beginning
Note: This Journal entry was written on October 12, 2001, as I walked on the Old Tokaido. Take a look at that day's Logbook for more.
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It's like starting all over. All the information I've gathered to travel the Tokaido must be set aside. New books, new pamphlets, new websites to consult. Guessing (correctly) that my PHS data link card wouldn't work up on Koyasan, I spent a few hours last night downloading information about Shikoku.
It's a new beginning.
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It's like starting all over. All the information I've gathered to travel the Tokaido must be set aside. New books, new pamphlets, new websites to consult. Guessing (correctly) that my PHS data link card wouldn't work up on Koyasan, I spent a few hours last night downloading information about Shikoku.
It's a new beginning.
Words-and-Pictures:
The Garan on Mount Koya
Note: This selection of Words-and-Pictures was made on October 12, 2001, as I visited the Yamato Area of Old Japan. (MAP)
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The Garan is located on Mt Koya, home of Japan's Shingon Buddhism. Located in Honshu's Wakayama Prefecture, Koyasan is the proper start and end point for the 88 Temple Pilgrimage on the Island of Shikoku. You can read more about my visit to the Garan area in my Logbook.
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The Garan is located on Mt Koya, home of Japan's Shingon Buddhism. Located in Honshu's Wakayama Prefecture, Koyasan is the proper start and end point for the 88 Temple Pilgrimage on the Island of Shikoku. You can read more about my visit to the Garan area in my Logbook.
Mount Koya: Day 2, The Okunoin
(Sat., Oct. 13, 2001)
Saturday, October 13, 2001 (click to see all posts from this day)
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Words-and-Pictures:
The Okunoin on Mount Koya
Note: This selection of Words-and-Pictures was made on October 13, 2001, as I visited the Yamato Area of Old Japan.
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This is the Okunoin ("Back Temple") of Mt Koya, home of Japan's Shingon Buddhism. Located in Honshu's Wakayama Prefecture, Koyasan is the proper start and end point for the 88 Temple Pilgrimage on the Island of Shikoku You can read more about my visit to the Okunoin in my Logbook.
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This is the Okunoin ("Back Temple") of Mt Koya, home of Japan's Shingon Buddhism. Located in Honshu's Wakayama Prefecture, Koyasan is the proper start and end point for the 88 Temple Pilgrimage on the Island of Shikoku You can read more about my visit to the Okunoin in my Logbook.
My Prayer Routine
[One of the guiding ideas behind my pilgrimage was that I was representing the needs and wishes of others. You can read more about this on my page, "A Mission to the Gods."]
As I travel, I am offering up daily prayers for my friends (and at every one of Shikoku's 88 temples). All of the prayers may be found below.