Stories From The Shinshoji Temple

In the following couple of months, almost daily I would get on my bicycle and head to a temple on my list. These little adventures gave me a great sense of freedom and enjoyment that turned what could have been one of the worst times of my life into one of the best and richest.
Arhat stories

Nihonji Temple: where history, magic and beauty meet

I loved seeing the arhat statues because of their expressive faces – each of had its own character. Some looked lost in meditation, some were serious and others had a dream-like expression. And then there were those who seemed engaged in a lively conversation with their neighbors. The statues felt alive and as if each one had a story to tell I could spend the day listening to.