The Gohyaku Rakan Standing

Prayer of Silence ― The Gohyaku Rakan Stone Buddhas

This photograph captures a section of the approach lined with historic stone statues of the Gohyaku Rakan. Countless stone figures, each with a distinct expression, have long welcomed visitors as a place for prayer and solace.
Moss covering the stone surfaces tells a story of quiet passage of time, bearing witness to the years. The Arhat statues draped in vibrant cloth radiate the warmth of faith and human devotion.
By capturing the line of lanterns leading into the distance with a shallow depth of field, the composition evokes a serene atmosphere and sense of perspective, conveying the path’s depth.

Gohyaku Rakan stand quietly in line ― Fallen leaves and the scent of late autumn

Stone Buddhas and stone lanterns stand in orderly rows, while fallen autumn leaves carpet the ground beneath, carrying the scent of late autumn. The cloth draped over the stone Buddhas adds warmth to the serene scene, evoking layers of history and prayer.

A row of moss-covered stone Buddhas ― A scene of quiet prayer

This photograph captures a row of stone Buddhas from a close-up perspective. Moss-covered stone lanterns and stone Buddhas stand in succession, with colored cloths adding a quiet splash of color. The faint reflection of autumn leaves in the background conveys a moment where the silence of the stone Buddhas, etched by long years, intertwines with the changing seasons.