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Kyoto Zen Buddhist Temples

The extensive Zen Buddhist temples in Kyoto were financed by the Shogun, the warrior leader who represented the real power behind the emperor. The Shogun also created the first extensive Zen garden, placing the trees, rocks, flowers, and water pools into a special meditative design which became the art of Zen gardens.

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Peace Plaza
Peace Plaza
Ground Zero blast zone
Ground Zero blast zone
Kyoto Zen Buddhist Temples
Church column reloated from previous photo
Church column reloated from previous photo
Ruins of the Christian church
Ruins of the Christian church
Kyoto Zen Buddhist Temples
Peace Bell (top detail)
Peace Bell (top detail)
Contributed Statue
Contributed Statue
Peace Bell
Peace Bell
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