Cherry and Araiyakushi-Temple

I went to Araiyakushi-temple in Nakano ward with Chibi-san one night. The temple is a Shingon-sect-Buzan-school's temple and famous for buddha of eye diseases. There are many cherry trees and we took photos. Suddenly a middle-aged man who was in good humor spoke to us and he gave us a lecture about the temple. Even though I thought he might be a strange person, he was very friendly.



I lived close by the temple before. There was a very nostalgic feel in the temple. Cherry blossoms in the temple ground in the night were ever so beautiful. I believe night cherry blossoms with faint light are most beautiful.



I used to pray for my ground father at the temple when he was dying. Also I prayed about other matters. When I prayed for one thing, I held an enmity against one person who could be a criminal under current law, and situation didn't better. I considered. One night I prayed even for the person I hate, then the situation bettered. It is stick out my mind even now.



Unfortunately I couldn't fit in Nakano's mood and moved to Ogikubo area. However I like the temple even now. Cherry blossoms in a temple is beautiful and have profound meanings.



At last, I went to the temple 6 times this spring. At a moment petals leave, there is a Japanese beauty that parting is beautiful. At a hospital, I've seen one family said goodbye to their father. I felt same beauty at that time.



I remember, on university graduation day, ceremony was held at Nihon-Budo-Kan, I found some cherry petals bloomed at 九段坂(Kudan-zaka, a slope near Nihon-Budo-Kan) in my gift bag at my home. As I recall, I found them in my gift bag on enrollment ceremony day too.



Today, I am going to the temple again.



Suddenly my Mac has lost account setting of my e-mail. I can't find paper for it. Hmm. It is the most important email address. Hmm. I hope any important emails arrive to my mail box during it.



I took the photo, which is night cherry blossoms in Araiyakushi temple.