Tag: “Buddhist”

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  1. Sanjusangen-do Panorama

    The name Sanjusangen-do means the "Hall of 33 Spaces (between pillars)," and refers the the architecture of this temple. In practical terms this translates into a narrow, but very long structure.

  2. Mani Rimdu Festival in Nepal

    A fall harvest festival in Nepal , with exotic costumes, performed at 12,000 feet.

  3. Sanjusangen-do

    The sign reads "Sanjusangen-do," or the "Hall of 33 Spaces (between pillars)," which refers to the architecture of this temple. Its official name is Rengeo-in (Temple of the Lotus King) and it was built by Taira no Kiyamori on behalf of the retired emperor Go-Shirakawa in 1164.

  4. 33 Latitude

    The name Sanjusangen-do means the "Hall of 33 Spaces (between pillars)," and refers the the architecture of this temple. In practical terms this translates into a narrow, but very long structure.

  5. Hua Zang Si

  6. Sanjusangen-do

    Although the official name is "Rengeo-in" (Temple of the Lotus King), this temple is better known as "Sanjusangen-do," or the "Hall of 33 Spaces (between pillars)," which refers to the architecture of this temple. Built by Taira no Kiyamori on behalf of the retired emperor Go-Shirakawa in 1164, this hall houses 1001 magnificent Kannon statues carved out of Japanese cypress.

  7. Mani Rimdu dancer

    Mani Rimdu dancer, dressed as Tibetan god for harvest festival, Thyangboche Monastery Khumbu Himalaya, Nepal, Asia

  8. Eyes of Stupa at Bodnath

    Eyes of Stupa at Bodnath, Kathmandu Nepal

  9. Excursion to 33

    Students run alongside the Sanjusangen-do, or the Hall of 33 pillars. Taking pictures inside is prohibited.

  10. Beomeo Temple (Beomeosa)

    This Buddhist temple located in Busan, South Korea, was originally constructed in 678. The temple has been fully restored and is a beautiful place to visit.