Written for: Carpe Diem #1746 – Shikoku Island . . . the path of enlightenment
This is a once in a lifetime pilgrimage for Buddhists.
“The Shikoku Pilgrimage or Shikoku Junrei is a multi-site pilgrimage of 88 temples associated with the Buddhist monk Kūkai (Kōbō Daishi) on the island of Shikoku, Japan. A popular and distinctive feature of the island’s cultural landscape, and with a long history, large numbers of pilgrims (known as henro still undertake the journey for a variety of ascetic, pious, and tourism-related purposes.”
pilgrims chanting
the Heart Sutra to honor Kukai –
cry of a Vulture
breaks through the serene temple –
pilgrims chanting
© Chèvrefeuille (our host)
mysterious Island
dedicated to the Path of Enlightenment
four countries as one
© Chèvrefeuille
(note: Shikoku means “four countries”)
Here is my attempt:
buddhists on the path
seeking to gain enlightenment
on Shikoku Island
