2010 Archive

At Iyadani-ji, I was given the task to interpret the speech that the head monk would deliver. I had a Japanese copy in advance that would help me, but I first had to translate the speech into English. This was no easy task. In fact, my boss told me jokingly that after I translate it, I would know enough about Buddhism to become a monk. Although it was difficult, it was full of great history and information that I didn't know.

For example, it is said that the important founder of the 88 temples, Kukai Kobo Daishi, studied at this temple at a young age. I also learned that Iyadani-ji is also known as a temple for the spirits of the deceased.

There was lots of other information, but I think it's best to visit the temple and learn about the history in person. Let's join the next 88 temple experience together.




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The place to purify after entering the grounds at Motoyama-ji

_MG_9955.JPGThe stairs leading up to Iyadani-ji

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