Temple 53: Enmyouji

Sometimes we find a temple with a marvelous English explanation. I will clam up hear and let you read for yourself, except to say that “Enmyouji” can be translated as “Temple of the Light of the Circle”. Ok, that’s it! Read on for yourself.

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OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA — Modern temple architecture meets ancient practices.

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OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA — Enmyouji is also home to a statue of the Virgin Mary and Christians could come here and worship privately, and secretly.

OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA — It was so interesting to see so many pilgrims pay homage to Mary, with respect and kindness.

OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA — Very simple and almost unnoticeable.

OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA — The Virgin Mother.

OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA — Explanation about the dimensions of the statue and that it was supposed to be hidden here away on the side of the temple grounds.

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