The main deity of Gokoku-ji Temple, Nyoirin Kannon Bosatsu, is a hidden Buddha and cannot be seen. However, there are a few Buddha images standing quietly in the precincts of the temple that can be easily seen. The photo shows Jizo Bosatsu standing by the side of the path. Holding a Nyoi-taishu in his left hand and standing calmly with his eyes closed, he seemed to wear a sense of serenity. Behind him, another statue of Buddha was visible.
Unlike the standing Jizo Bosatsu, this one was a seated statue. The two Jizo statues were facing different directions. Although they belong to the same world of Buddhism, when we see them looking away from each other like this, they seem to be somewhat at odds with each other. It is a strange sensation, but I suppose it is only from a human point of view that I feel this way.
Jul 2017 STILL LIFE TOKYO | |
BUDDHA STATUE OTSUKA TEMPLE |
No
10204
Shooting Date
Dec 2016
Posted On
July 7, 2017
Modified On
November 24, 2024
Place
Otsuka, Tokyo
Genre
Still Life Photography
Camera
SONY ALPHA 7R II
Lens
SONNAR T* FE 55MM F1.8 ZA