Iraphne Childs standing beneath Chionji temple bell, Kyoto, Japan 1973

Childs, Iraphne R. (1973) Iraphne Childs standing beneath Chionji temple bell, Kyoto, Japan 1973. [Image]

Abstract

Iraphne standing beneath the great bell of Chionji temple on New Year's Eve. On New Year's Eve, according to Buddhist custom, this bell, the largest in Japan, is rung 108 times to alleviate the 108 sins of human beings for the coming year.

Additional Information

Item Type: Image
Collection: Asia-Pacific Images: 1970s-1990s
Sub-Collection Title:

Japan

Date: 1973
Keywords: bells; temples
Date Deposited: 16 Oct 2013 13:06
Last Modified: 31 Aug 2022 06:41
Copyright Owner: Copyright Iraphne R. Childs.
Location:
CountryState or RegionCity or Town
JapanKyoto PrefectureKyoto, Chionji Temple
Location 35.006389, 135.783889
URI: https://digitalcollections.qut.edu.au/id/eprint/825
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