Pilgrims Guide to Forty Six Temples

The temples of Japan's ancient capital Kyoto are world-renowned for their beautiful architecture, their lovely gardens, & the priceless works of art they enshrine. But they are primarily sites of religious practice, & this contemplative guide to forty-six temples of the city (including a few in nearby regions, & Eiheiji in Fukui Prefecture) leads us under their mossy eaves to the feet of their burnished images with the heart & mind of the devotee. Reviewing the past & present glories of these religious centers, the author calls on major Japanese writers, artists, & philosophers for their remarks & reminiscences as well, weaving a tapestry of mood that depicts the ancient temples more truly than any other guide has.Usui, Shiro is the author of 'Pilgrims Guide to Forty Six Temples' with ISBN 9780834802117 and ISBN 0834802112.