Saturday, 29 August 2015

Japan Haiku number 2. Great Buddha, Kamakura



Sweet smoke coils and drifts
Under the unmoving gaze
Of benevolence


Fascinating visiting Kamakura, where the Great Buddha watches over the faithful and the tourists. My Japanese friends taught me about the symbolism of the faith, of the offerings of fruit and flowers and the smoke from the incense cleansing the pilgrims. Was a beautiful day.







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