ALBUM OF PHOTOS |
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approaching the
Amida Buddha from the front, up the steps shaded by sakura trees |
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the view at the top of the hill, standing in front of the daibutsu
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front and east side view of the daibutsu |
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east side and back view of the daibutsu |
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close profile view of the daibutsu from the west side |
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Amida Buddha seems to rise abruptly above the adjoining lawn and garden of Shuurakuen |
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communing with Amida Buddha at Shuurakuen |
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guardian deity (niou) to the left when one ascends the front steps |
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guardian deity (niou) to the right when one ascends the front steps |
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the buddha Jizou and incense-burner in front of the base on which rests the lotus seat (rengeza) of the daibutsu |
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cenotaph of Yamada Saikichi to the east side and behind the daibutsu |
