Daily Archives for August 18, 2014
Byodo-in Buddhist temple, Kyoto
The Phoenix Hall of Byodo-in Buddhist temple was founded in 1052 and is said to be Japan’s most beautiful building. Although a very large building, one can unknowingly be schlepping around multiple replicas in … Continue reading
The 3 wise Monkeys, Toshogu Shrine
The famous carving of the three wise monkeys is located over a doorway in the Toshugu Shrine. They were also carved by Hidari Jingoro. The monkeys show see no evil, hear no evil, speak no evil.The three wise monkeys are … Continue reading