Mar 12, 2016 - 1 min read

Teizen-in

A peaceful Buddhist temple in Yaizu, Shizuoka

By Peter Sidell

Community writer

One of the carvings in the gate

Watching from above

Buddhist statues sheltering from the morning sun

A devotee minding the bell

The path to the main hall

More beautiful, detailed carvings

Another devotee, this one at prayer

A large lantern near the main hall

Even Buddhist statues look after their kids

The Buddha's footprints?

More Buddhist figures

Always look up under the eaves

A few minutes' walk from Yaizu station in the suburbs of Shizuoka, Teizen-in is a large, appealing Buddhist temple, with lots of points of interest. The main one for me is the beautiful, lavishly detailed wooden carvings: fierce coiled dragons, birds in flight, monkeys under the eaves, and plenty more. There are also a good number of sedate Buddhist statues dotted around the leafy grounds, and it's a very pleasant place to walk around or sit and relax, taking in the restful, spiritual atmosphere.

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Cathy Cawood

Cathy Cawood 8 years ago

I love the dragon panel in the first picture!

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Peter Sidell

Peter Sidell Photographer 8 years ago

There was another on the other side of the gate too! I love finding these temples with the decorative carvings.

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