The rectangular window of Genko-san represents the inability to reach enlightenment. Photo thanks - http://kyotomoyou.jp

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   ⏹️The square window (a rectangle in the warmer months) is called 'mayoi-no-mado' (迷いの窓), 'the inability to reach enlightenment window'.

   The square's 4 corners show us 4 human inflictions: 生 老 病 死 (birth, old age, sickness and death).

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