Koyasan approach sacred tree cedar sacred pearl [Powerswood]
Koyasan approach sacred tree cedar sacred pearl
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・The Koyasan Approach RoadThe approximately 2km approach road to Mount Koya, leading from Ichinohashi Bridge to the tomb of Kobo Daishi, is lined with towering old cedar trees that are hundreds of years old. At their bases stand tens of thousands of memorial towers for people from all eras and eras who wished to be closer to the Daishi and have their souls worshipped, proving that Mount Koya is the most sacred place in Japan.
Crossing the Chozubashi Bridge signifies that you are entering the world of death.
This is because the river that flows here has long been called the River of Gold, with gold being a euphemism for death.
This is because it represents the river of death, or the Sanzu River.
If you pray at the shrine in the back, the Master will surely answer.
As a sacred place for those who enter into eternal life, there is still a constant stream of worshippers coming to offer prayers at the shrine.
・It is part of a giant cedar tree on the approach to Mount Koya, where the tomb of Reiju Kobo Daishi Kukai is located, and is a valuable piece of wood that is difficult to obtain.
This giant tree was cultivated and worshipped in Japan's most sacred mountain and sacred ground. The ball was created with the thoughts of those who rest there, and was named Reiju (Spiritual Jewel).
・The cedars of Mount Koya Since ancient times, Mount Koya has
We have restricted the felling of six types of coniferous trees: cedar, cypress, fir, Japanese larch, red pine, and Japanese cypress.
There are many magnificent cedar trees along the approach that are over 500 years old, watching over the history of Mount Koya.
Kodo Daishi Kukai`s mausoleum is located along the read approaching Mt Koya, along this road there is a over 1000 year old giant Japanese cedar tree.
Reiji, the wood from this tree is very valuable and difficult to obtain.
Many old cedar tree rises high along the road, and it is said that if you pray at the mausoleum Kodo Daishi Kukai will surely answer your prayers.
