Sunday, December 27, 2009

Rushana Buddha's Head


Kayo chan took me to Mukoryoji famous for this head of the Rushana Buddha. Rushana Buddha statues are usually sitting, but this one has only the head. Looks rare, rather, weird. But one legend suggests that this Buddha grants people's wishes and hopes related to the head. Of course, I prayed, please do not make me demented.



This sign is hilarious! It reads, "Thieves, do not come because the temple is poor. Scholars, do not come because the priest is unlearned. Salepoeple, do not come because the priest is unsophisticated." Well, I thought this is a temple for the head ...