Fragrance of chrysanthemums.

Fragrance of chrysanthemums
in Nara
there are so many
old Buddha statues

(菊の香や奈良には古き仏たち)

Matsuo Basho (松尾芭蕉).

Flowers in a vase.

Morning Meditation: Fragrance of chrysanthemums
in Nara there are so many
old Buddha statues (菊の香や奈良には古き仏たち)
Matsuo Basho (松尾芭蕉).

Saidai-ji is home to the Shingon-risshu, a small sect founded by Eison (叡尊 1201-90). #Nara #阿弥陀如来
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