Camellia Tea Ceremony @camelliakyoto@mastodon.social · activity timestamp 2 months ago ✨😇A SLICE OF PARADISE🪷🎶Byōdō-in's ( 平等院) Hōō-dō (鳳凰堂 'Phoenix Hall') was completed in 1053. Once completely surrounded by Aji-ga-ike pond, the stretch of water helped protect the building from fires in 1336 and 1483 that completely destroyed the rest of the temple. #Byodoin #平等院 #Uji Read more Read less Translate 4 media alt The 'Phoenix Hall' of Byodo-in, framed by autumn leaves. The 'Phoenix Hall' of Byodo-in, framed by autumn leaves. alt Closer view of the 'Phoenix Hall'. Look closely and you can see the face of the statue of Amida peering out. Closer view of the 'Phoenix Hall'. Look closely and you can see the face of the statue of Amida peering out. alt The 'Phoenix Hall' and pond. The 'Phoenix Hall' and pond. alt Aji-no-ike stretches before the 'Phoenix Hall'...this is the view looking from the hall to the gardens and Uji River (hidden) beyond. Aji-no-ike stretches before the 'Phoenix Hall'...this is the view looking from the hall to the gardens and Uji River (hidden) beyond. Reply Boost Quote pending approval Like More actions Copy link Flag this post Block
alt The 'Phoenix Hall' of Byodo-in, framed by autumn leaves. The 'Phoenix Hall' of Byodo-in, framed by autumn leaves.
alt Closer view of the 'Phoenix Hall'. Look closely and you can see the face of the statue of Amida peering out. Closer view of the 'Phoenix Hall'. Look closely and you can see the face of the statue of Amida peering out.
alt Aji-no-ike stretches before the 'Phoenix Hall'...this is the view looking from the hall to the gardens and Uji River (hidden) beyond. Aji-no-ike stretches before the 'Phoenix Hall'...this is the view looking from the hall to the gardens and Uji River (hidden) beyond.
