Clear Water by wysiwig
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Description
"Enchin, a priest from Nara, was told in a vision to "Look for the clear water origin of the Yodo river" In a long search, he stumbled upon a place deep in the forest greenery where a mist, like a belt of white clouds, hung over a waterfall at the foot of Mt. Otowa."
According to legend, Enchin received a vision that said he would find at the source of the Yodo river, a clear source of water. During his search Enchin came across a hermit named Gyoei who gave Enchin a piece of wood possessed by the spirit of the Kannon Bosatsu, the Buddhist Goddess of Mercy. This was then carved into the likeness of the Kannon. And so Kiyomizu-dera was born. The legend also says that the hermit disappeared, and that when Enchin later found the hermit's sandals on top of the mountain, he realized that he had actually been speaking with the Kannon. On the other hand, the hermit may just have wanted some peace and quiet.
Comments (10)
NitraLing
Fabulous capture and storyline!
lucindawind
ohh I love the story very enchanting ... great shot and colour effects
durleybeachbum
Great story and an entrancing shot!
sandra46
wonderful story, and a new great image
Faemike55
Very beautiful image and story
myrrhluz
Beautiful framing with the temples seen through the circle of trees! Very nicely done to get a shot that encompasses the mystical beauty of the legend. Excellent narrative and image!
psyoshida
Beautiful and inspiring especially timely as I have been working on a Japanese temple scene. It's not going well, your scenes are so much more beautiful, jeez I wonder why? What a wonderful trip you had it looks like you were able to visit the best sights. Excellent shot, with lovely framing.
mariogiannecchini
Very beautiful image and story !
tennesseecowgirl
I am a bit behind, but I am enjoying your series and its on my list to catch up with them all... Have a happy Monday night... oh the Dodger game 14-0 Braves BRUTAL stuff... I am home now watching on tv and they are winning that figures but we had a blast ...
vaggabondd
This is a beautiful view my friend, great capture