Aomori, Japan - BUDDHA!!! 3 of 3

Dainichi Nyorai is the central deity of Esoteric Buddhism. As opposed to the "revealed teaching", understandable to the intellect of the common man, the "concealed teaching" of Esoteric Buddhism offers Buddhahood and paradise on earth to the initiate, through ritual practice and the contemplation of sacred images.

We took our shoes off, went inside, walked around the various Buddhas representing the years we were born, and then we walked up inside the Buddha to the top. In the top of the Buddha was a beautiful gold Buddha at the front surrounded by many many small Buddhas carved into all the walls.

Lastly, we read all of the often simple, but inspiring quotes on the walls along with the interesting descriptive drawings. They were so inspiring that i used one that was apropos that evening at Shabbat Services.Läs mer