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Byodo-in Buddhist Temple in Uji -

The temple’s Phoenix Hall, which looks into the country’s most famous reflecting pond, houses a marvelous statue of Amida Buddha made by Jocho, the most famous sculptor of Buddhist images, who lived during the late Heian Period (XIth century).

       
    
    
  • Lynne294 Premium user New Zealand (Private Message) 02/05/09 8:58 PM
    Plum tree in bloom

    It looks so much like Japonica to me ! Very beautiful!

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  • Lynne294 Premium user New Zealand (Private Message) 02/05/09 8:57 PM
    Drawing room

    Just love that Japonica!

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  • Lynne294 Premium user New Zealand (Private Message) 02/05/09 8:57 PM
    Gallery leading to the Phoenix Hall

    Serenely beautiful!

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  • Lynne294 Premium user New Zealand (Private Message) 02/05/09 8:56 PM
    DSCN5819

    a lovely capture ,gorgeous reflections.......

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  • Lynne294 Premium user New Zealand (Private Message) 02/05/09 8:55 PM
    In the Pure Land

    Indeed , it is very beautiful

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  • Lynne294 Premium user New Zealand (Private Message) 02/05/09 8:54 PM
    Central part of the Phoenix Hall

    Such perfect balance within the architecture !

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  • Lynne294 Premium user New Zealand (Private Message) 02/05/09 8:53 PM
    Bridge to the Phoenix Hall

    Picturesque !

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  • Lynne294 Premium user New Zealand (Private Message) 02/05/09 8:53 PM
    Children’s and teacher’s shoes at the entrance to the Phoenix Hall

    I love the childrens shoes arranged each side ,teahers at the head ,such a tiny but in fact enormous showing of respect !

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  • Lynne294 Premium user New Zealand (Private Message) 02/05/09 8:51 PM
    Terrace - Phoenix Hall

    & it does indeed make the waters edge look beautiful!

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  • Lynne294 Premium user New Zealand (Private Message) 02/08/09 3:50 PM
    Schoolgirls

    Very " English" type uniforms aren't they ?
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    Really? I did not know that they have uniforms in England... --Galina

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  • Lynne294 Premium user New Zealand (Private Message) 02/05/09 8:50 PM
    School tour

    Somehow I never dreamt that they would show so much of their lovely legs as young ladies in Japan , goes to show how one imagines so wrongly ,LOL!

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  • Lynne294 Premium user New Zealand (Private Message) 02/05/09 8:49 PM
    School tour

    So precious ! I adore this quaint & wonderful capture !!!!

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