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Over 10 years the head priest of Otagi Nenbutsu-ji oversaw the creation of 1200 stone statues, most made by amateurs. They represent the disciples of Buddha (the initial goal being 500 statues).

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Over 10 years the head priest of Otagi Nenbutsu-ji oversaw the creation of 1200 stone statues, most made by amateurs. They represent the disciples of Buddha (the initial goal being 500 statues).
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Camellia Tea Ceremony (camelliakyoto@mastodon.social)'s status on Friday, 28-Jun-2024 02:49:42 JST Camellia Tea Ceremony

😇THE 1200 STONE DISCIPLES😇
At the foot of Mt Atago (愛宕山) is the small temple of Otagi Nenbutsu-ji (愛宕念仏寺).
Although it has a history stretching back over 1000 years, the temple might have faded away to nothing were it not for the creation of 1200 statues.
#Kyoto #Japan #Sagano #Arashiyama #嵐山 #嵯峨野 #京都 #OtagiNenbutsuji #愛宕念仏寺

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