Two Buddhist monks wearing a conical hat were standing at the gate of this temple steadily. I couldn't see their face because of the hats. They were holding a bowl in their hands and asking for alms without saying a word.
This temple was popular, especially for older people because the statue stationed in the precinct was believed it had a power to cure the diseases. I thought the older people were faithful usually. So where they stood could be a nice place to ask alms.
Jan 2008 PEOPLE TOKYO | |
ALMS GATE MONK SUGAMO |
No
1320
Shooting Date
Oct 2007
Posted On
January 14, 2008
Modified On
July 1, 2024
Place
Sugamo, Tokyo
Genre
Street Photography
Camera
CANON EOS 1V