Tuesday, July 29, 2008

The Holy Water

Japan is riddled with temples. It's from mostly from the buddhist influence. Anyway outside there are taps usually with elegantly crafted monuments of dragons when the water comes out. People wash their hands and rinse their mouths with this water to purify themselves so whne they prey to the dieties, they smooth the connection. Just like having a shower and dressing up for a job interview. But in my humble opinion, a little wash with a bit of holy water aint gonna make me pure.


Elegantly Crafted Temple


Holy Dragon Water


The Temple Grounds


Cheeky bugger washing his bike with the holy water

I like seeing things like that. It shows that people are not scared to challenge supernatural things. I've had enough experience to understand that there is no reason to fear what you don't know. Just educate yourself.

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