Kiyomizu-dera

Kiyomizu-dera detail::Kiyomizu-dera in Kyoto, Japan::
Kiyomizu-dera detail
Kiyomizu-dera #2::Kiyomizu-dera in Kyoto, Japan::
Kiyomizu-dera #2
Kiyomizu-dera Pagoda::Kiyomizu-dera in Kyoto, Japan::
Kiyomizu-dera Pagoda

Kyoto's most celebrated place, Kiyomizu-dera is located in the wooded foothills of Higashi-yama and was established in 8th century. Burned several times, this temple has buildings erected in 1633. The site, near a sacred fall, gave the temple its name, Pure Water. Many pilgrims come to cleanse themselves. They also catch this sacred water looking for luck and longevity.

The sacred fall::Kiyomizu-dera in Kyoto, Japan::
The sacred fall
Kiyomizu-dera #3::Kiyomizu-dera in Kyoto, Japan::
Kiyomizu-dera #3
Kiyomizu-dera #1::Kiyomizu-dera in Kyoto, Japan::
Kiyomizu-dera #1
Three-story pagoda::Kiyomizu-dera in Kyoto, Japan::
Three-story pagoda

Pagoda means a grave in Pali, the ancient Indian language and is the most important building in every temple. Pagoda is different from a tower because it is the grave of Buddha.


© 2001 Maciej Swulinski