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The Heart of Tanigumi Kegonji: Part Five of Five

Posted on April 27, 2014 by Lynda Philippsen

Tanigumi Kegonji temple is the final destination on a renowned 33-temple pilgrimage. Here pilgrims can search the cave below the temple for a smooth stone. If they find it, they have touched Buddha’s heart. Continue reading →

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Into the Underworld of Tanigumi Kegonji: Part Four of Five

Posted on April 19, 2014 by Lynda Philippsen

Now the blackness here in the belly of the earth is complete. I cannot see the fingers I wiggle in front of my face. Continue reading →

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On Our Way to Tanigumi Kegonji: Part One of Five

Posted on March 27, 2014 by Lynda Philippsen

We are lost. Not exactly lost as our driver and the rest of us know are in Gifu on our way to Tanigumi Kegonji. Continue reading →

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