The Blue Dragon is an incarnation of Kannon, the goddess of mercy, and the guardian of Kyoto. If you like my work, check out my
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The Blue Dragon is an incarnation of Kannon, the goddess of mercy, and the guardian of Kyoto. If you like my work, check out my
Kannon is the goddess of mercy and the lord of compassion. If you go to any Buddhist temple in Japan, you will find a statue
Oni-gawara, demon (鬼) tiles (瓦), are decorative tiles put on buildings to ward off evil spirits and prevent them from haunting the building. This particular
The sōmon gate (総門) is the first gate you will pass under at a Buddhist temple. The sōmon usually precedes the more important sanmon gate
Some of the buildings in front of and to the right of the Main Hall. From left to right; Prince Shōtoku Hall – Built in 1992
Buddhism is usually associated with peace and harmony, so it may seem incongruous to see swords displayed all over the grounds. However, Narita-san Temple was