Tranquil Beauty: Hannya-ji Temple in Nara, Japan

Tranquil scene of Monju Bosatsu statue at Hannya-ji Temple with blooming cosmos flowers in Nara, Japan.

Tranquil beauty: Hannya-ji Temple in Nara, Japan, with blooming cosmos flowers.

Tranquil scene at Hannya-ji Temple in Nara, Japan, with pink cosmos flowers blooming in foreground. Statue of Monju Bosatsu, bodhisattva of wisdom, stands serenely amidst lush greenery. Temple built in 629 by Priest Ekan, expanded in 735 to protect Heijo Palace.