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Lotus Pond
Lotus Pond
Lotus Pond
In Buddhism, the lotus symbolizes the true nature of being which, like the flower emerging out of muddy waters, remains unsullied by the corruption of the world. For this reason, they are utilized as the seat upon which a Buddha is enthroned. Additionally, the imagery of the lotus is mirrored at Mt. Kōya by the eight surrounding peaks which call to mind the eight petals of the lotus blossom. Here at the Danjō Garan, the lotuses bloom at the feet of the celestial Buddha Dainichi Nyorai, whose name in Japanese means "Great Sun."
Temple ponds are also often associated with the wondrous powers of dragons. The Chinese-style bridge that crosses the lotus pond at the Danjō-garan leads to a small shrine dedicated to "Zennyo-ryū-ō," the Benevolent Dragon Queen who, according to legend, aided Kūkai in his prayers to end a severe drought in the year 824.
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