Sunday, April 12, 2020

Some things are old, some are not -- it is all interesting -- Zentsu-ji, Shikoku

Even through the rabbit shrine that was on our block when we lived in Kyoto in 2013 was started in the 700's, none of the buildings was actually that old.  In fact, most every shrine and temple has been rebuilt multiple times. 

The statues in Zentsu-ji, Shikoku are a good example. 
 When we entered the temple area, there were probably 500 figures of monks from the past-- all different.  The guidebook suggest finding one that looks like you (but they are all guys).




The bearded ones came closest to looking like Will!

Then, further into the temple, we found the old figures.  Originally there were about 500, but there are only about 100 today







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