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After prayer Amida returned to statue form, but with his head forever glancing over his shoulder.

To Yōkan the looking back gesture confirmed that Amida would take care of everyone that called upon him, regardless of their faith, circumstance, or status in life.
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The shrine to Benzaiten on a small island on Eikan-do's pond (during autumn colours).
Green, yellow and red leaves in the grounds of Eikan-do.
Eikan-do's pond during the height of autumn colours.
Eikan-do's imperial envoy gate framed by autumn leaves.
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🐉THE 7 WONDERS OF EIKAN-DŌ🪹

Like many holy sites in Kyōto, Eikan-dō (永観堂) once proudly boasted of its '7 Wonders' (七不思議). This list of miraculous spots and objects acted as an early form of promotion to attract pilgrims (and their money).

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Small child-like Warabe Jizo statues beneath the green leaves at Eikan-do.
The 'Reclining Dragon Staircase' at Eikan-do.
A heron hunts beneath a canopy of green leaves at Eikan-do.
A rainy day and the fresh green leaves pop with colour at Eikan-do's abbot's quarters' pond.
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