Tuesday, December 14, 2010

Hase-dera Temple


Hase-dera Temple is one of the icons of Kamakura. This temple is not only beautiful but also convenient to visit. It is only 5 minute walk from Hase station of the Enoshima line(=Enoden). From Kamakura station to Hase station it is only 5 minute train ride.
People are looking into one of the seven gods of fortune, Daikoku-ten. On the right is the main building of this temple where Hase-kannon has been placed.







We can enjoy the beautiful scene of Yuigahama-beach from the precinct. Below left is the entrance of the main building and on its right there is a picture of Rinzo.
In its center there is a revolving sutra.











It is said that people have 108 worldly desires. On the New Year's eve this bell is rung 108 times to get rid of them all.
Why not enjoy the holy temple with my comfortable English explanation?

 

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