Torii by wysiwig
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A torii (literally “bird perch” ) is a traditional Japanese gate most commonly found at the entrance of a Shinto shrine, where it symbolically marks the transition from the sacred to the profane. The presence of a torii at the entrance is usually the simplest way to identify Shinto shrines. Their first appearance in Japan dates to 922.
The image on the left is of a small area where visitors may stop to pray. Many have left small torii as a sign of devotion. Notice the collection box in the foreground.
Just inside the main hall is a large painting of Daruma. Daruma is the Japanese name for Bodhidharma, a monk from the southern region of India who founded the Chinese branch of Zen Buddhism. There is a legend that claims that Daruma sat in meditation for nine years without moving, which caused his legs to fall off from atrophy.
Comments (9)
durleybeachbum
Absolutely fascinating pics and info! I could easily suffer the same fate as Daruma if I spend too long on RR.
Faemike55
Wonderful images and interesting information
sharky_
Interesting shot and info... Aloha
lucindawind
very interesting!!!
hipps13
I like durleybeachbum's comment sure made me smile cause I agree with it lol wonderful capture warm hugs, Linda
psyoshida
Great shots. I didn't recognize Daruma in that stylized picture, I thought it a comic character. Silly me, I should have know from the eyes.
sandra46
AWESOME IMAGE, WONDERFUL WORK!
myrrhluz
Fascinating images with many wonderful details! The sheer multitude of toriis and the way they crowd into the area makes me think of all the prayers and lives that are represented here. I like the little one tilted and by itself on the right. An accident of gravity, but it makes me think of a life determined to go its own way, a petitioner, but an independent one. I see two faces in the underside of the cover to the collection box. (No I haven't been near any Jimson Weed.) Daruma does have an expression of displeasure. Understandable, considering the slight mishap with his legs. Beautiful image of the main hall. Excellent lines, composition, reflections, and light! I notice the small plaques on the beams. I remember all the different ways I saw Conji burned into wood. I have a Mt Fugi walking stick, where at each level a new symbol was burned onto the stick (for a fee, of course). I remember my chagrin, when I discovered that level 5 was not followed by level six, but by level 5a.
mariogiannecchini
interesting image and info !