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2-11-1 Shibatsuji-cho Nara, Nara, Kinki, 630-8114, Japan
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Nara Daytrip
... saw a collection of Buddhist statues, made of wood, metal and stone and a collection of Chinese ritual bronze objects, most of which were familiar to Maran :)
It was raining slightly less when we walked out of the museum, so we headed back to the train station stopping for some souvenir shopping and to watch a sumo wrestling match on TV on the way. Then we picked up our luggage and took a train to ...
Deer Oh dear!
... 1491; לילה, אבל אנחנו כבר הזמנו מלון בעיר הבאה שאליה נגיע- נארה. הוא עזר לנו לנסות לבטל ...
Deer...Messengers from God
... away. As a Christian, I was admittedly uncomfortable as hundreds of Japanese residents were chanting and giving reverence to this large statute. The detailing in the temple's structure was truly a work of art. As I left the Todaiji Temple area I discovered other shrines and temples nestled high in the hills that provided priceless views of the city of Nara. I also saw several wells in which people said prayers and drank what they deemed to be blessed water. All in all....I found Nara ...
Only one stone away from enlightenment!
... and temples are lit in November - and she was right, it was absolutely beautiful. A lot calmer and in one of the gardens they were doing a video projection into the garden with music - magical! This may all seem silly to you that you are reading this in the office or somewhere in between your busy schedules - but there is something about Zen gardens that is incredibly calming - like a massage for the mind :-) To top this already perfect day I ...



