The Sound of Stillness
Journey Through Japan’s Temple Bells
Temple Bell Story
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A “Living” National Treasure Bell by the Sculptor of the Great Buddha
Located about a 15-minute walk from Kita-Kamakura Station, Kenchō-ji stands in an area once granted …
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The Bell of Liberation in the Sacred Mountains
High in the misty hills of southern Kyoto lies Kasagidera Temple, a spiritual retreat with over a th…
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Todaiji Temple : The Giant Bell That Echoes Through the Ages
At dusk, the bustling Great Buddha Hall of Tōdaiji Temple grows quiet. As the gates close at 5 p.m.,…
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The Secret Behind the Bell of Eisan-ji and the Spirit of Sugawara Michizane
In the quiet city of Gojō, Nara Prefecture, stands Eisan-ji Temple, home to a temple bell (bonshō) c…
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Yokosuka: The Sunken Bell Legend of Enshō-ji Temple (Designated Cultural Property of Yokosuka City)
Overlooking the busy fishing port of Hashirimizu, Enshō-ji Temple is home to a mysterious bronze bel…
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Journey Through Literature: Tracing Japan’s First Temple Bell
The oldest surviving temple bell in Japan can be found at Myōshin-ji Temple in Kyoto. An inscription…
