An Old Temple in my Neighbourhood

[Shinpachi]

Sunny and warm days begin to continue.
3 to 5 new buildings which are thought hotels for Chinese tourists are under construction in my neighborhood.
I see more hotels coming up but less visitors recently.

It was a good day for walking to the old temple yesterday.

 

[Aaron Brooks Wolters]

Beautiful photos Shinpachi. Thank you for sharing sir.

 

[michael rauls]

Yes, beautiful shots indeed

 

[vikingBerserker]

I really need to visit Japan, beautiful pics!

 

[Wurger]

 

[Gnomey]

Lovely shots shinpachi!

 

[A4K]

With Dave!

Love the cherry blossom photo especially Shinpachi!

 

[Shinpachi]

The temple was closed for a month and does not welcome us yet with announcement like "Stay home but you may send donation by mail".
This will be nothing but the end of the temple's role as spiritual support for the believers.
Only beautiful flowers welcome us as warmly as ever and whisper "The temple is just a building for money. Buddha is not there anymore."

 

[vikingBerserker]

Beautiful.

 

[Wurger]

 

[michaelmaltby]

"... Only beautiful flowers welcome us as warmly as ever and whisper "The temple is just a building for money. Buddha is not there anymore."

The sad poetry of our age, Shin. But, fear not, the flowers are the true way ... of all life, of all times.

 

[Capt. Vick]

Love the Koi. I have heard that there are a few ancient ones there in Japan.

 

[Gnomey]

Good shots shinpachi!