I think that we entered into the temple of Hase in the belief that he saw how much more we could offer fascinating Kamakura, an idea which was dissolved As soon as we crossed the threshold of the "temple of vision and a flower the Kaikōzan Jishōin Hase-dera, a stylish and vast complex perched alongside one of the many lush hills of Kamakura. This time, despite its large size and the many buildings which make up perhaps the most integrated with nature that I have seen since my arrival in Japan, even more, if you can make a comparison, those of the philosopher's walk to Kyoto. The first thing that you can see a large red lantern Once through the door Sanmon , is the beautiful lake that dominates the lower part of the garden, which is located right on the first, small room in the complex, the Benten- do, as occurs in several Japanese temples, linked to the cult of Benzaiten, one of the seven gods of fortune, the patron saint of music, arts and water conservation, it is no coincidence that the Benten-do always arise around lakes or ponds. Inside the hall is a small statue of the goddess with eight arms!
Next to Benten-do is the cave-kutsu Benten, where, in niches carved into the rock were carved images Benzaiten and sixteen children. The cave is very dark, and it is not easy to observe well the sculptures!
exiting the cave, you start to climb the stairs leading to the lounges. A two thirds of the climb is the Jizo-do, a room where there is another statue, that of Fukuju Jizo, or "happy Jizo, a Bodhisattva by the great powers. The most impressive thing for us was the silent gaze of the vast expanse of Jizo statues surrounding the room. A dream vision, overwhelming and moving at the same time.
Each of these figures - there were thousands! - Corresponded to a child never born or born dead at their feet, every now and then was placed a few toys and little red neck gags of some of them had written on a prayer or a blessing for the child.
I appear not only near the Jizo Jizo-do, but in many parts dell'Hase Dera. On the left you will see some of medium size.
Next to Benten-do is the cave-kutsu Benten, where, in niches carved into the rock were carved images Benzaiten and sixteen children. The cave is very dark, and it is not easy to observe well the sculptures!
exiting the cave, you start to climb the stairs leading to the lounges. A two thirds of the climb is the Jizo-do, a room where there is another statue, that of Fukuju Jizo, or "happy Jizo, a Bodhisattva by the great powers. The most impressive thing for us was the silent gaze of the vast expanse of Jizo statues surrounding the room. A dream vision, overwhelming and moving at the same time. Each of these figures - there were thousands! - Corresponded to a child never born or born dead at their feet, every now and then was placed a few toys and little red neck gags of some of them had written on a prayer or a blessing for the child.
I appear not only near the Jizo Jizo-do, but in many parts dell'Hase Dera. On the left you will see some of medium size.
Here are some others.
And yet, in the upper part of the complex, near the forest of bamboo. The Jizo are a constant invitation to forget the few moments of those who were not. The shorter the time that the memory of our loved ones leave us who we are, the more their memory must be preserved.
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