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The Heart of Tanigumi Kegonji: Part Five of Five
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
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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The Ascent Toward Tanigumi Kegonji: Part Three of Five
The moment my right foot hits the top step, gongs sound and the monks begin to chant. Everything vibrates with energy like a rocket lifting off. Continue reading
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Along the Avenue to Tanigumi Kegonji: Part Two of Five
Pausing at shops and a restaurant along the broad avenue, we work our way up the steady incline toward Tanigumi Kegonji temple. Continue reading
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Tagged Chrysanthemum stone, Gifu, Japan, Japan travel, Kika seki, Konnyaku Potato, Tanigumi Kegonji
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On Our Way to Tanigumi Kegonji: Part One of Five
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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Tagged Gifu, Japan, Japan travel, sacred journey, Tanigumi Kegonji
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