Hasedera - Monks walking up stairs

Hasedera - Monks walking up stairs

Religions-Sites; Religions-Buddhism; People-Adults

Hasedera is an active training ground for Shingon Buddhist priests, who can be seen moving about the complex. Their prayers can often be heard resounding within many of the temple buildings, in which groups will chant in a hauntingly beautiful traditional manner.

6/30/2002

Gardiner, David L. , 1957-

Colorado College

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Japan

Nara (prefecture), Sakurai (inhabited place)

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