🌸 Noire Henro-san: Sekishodera

Having adapted the ohenro life now, I think about and examine my motivation. There are day to day challenges of finding and visiting temples, places to eat and sleep, staying healthy and fit.

Each day begins with an equal chance of failure or success that I am eager to see how it ends. I overthink things and I am working on that.

My feet are pointed in the right direction (mentally and physically) the majority of the time. I will get “there” as long as I continue walking.

Walk with me.

The temple is located near the summit of Mt. Kōnomine at the end of a very steep road.

Konimine-ji ‘s sacred ground vibrates with healing, solace, and personal renewal. It is a beautiful, green place that invites meditation and strengthens faith.

The temple is recognized as one of the more challenging destinations on Shikoku 88 due to its mountainous location and steep approach, It is one of the hardest temples to reach by climbing in Kochi prefecture.

Bell tower at Kochi's sekishodera at no. 27.
The temple bell tower.

Kōnomine no mizu (the water of Kōnomine) flows out between the rocks behind the bell tower.

A woman, who had a severe illness, saw Kukai in her dream. He told her to drink this water. After she did, the ailment went away.

Main hall at temple 27, sekishodera of Kochi.
The main hall.

Kobo Daishi at temple 27, sekishodera in Kochi prefecture.

Konomine-ji continues to stand as a beacon of faith, tradition, and natural beauty, And a test toward enlightenment.

Temple grounds at Kochi sekishodera. temple 27.

Time to Move Along!

After a long day, this bed is a welcome sight!

See you next time.

Baadaye and Mata Ne (またね)

Shirley J ♥️

During the spring of 2024, I began a pilgrimage in Japan where I am walking 1200 kilometers or 720 miles on the Shikoku trail from Temple 1 Ryōzenji to Temple 88 Ōkuboji and beyond. Read my original announcement here.

I am excited, and I am here, still walking. And just know this, I will return to tell the tale!




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