Paradoxal Posted September 2 (edited) This might seem a bit odd, but I've had some experiences at Sensoji that I wanted some more experienced (or perhaps, well-read) opinions on. I've been to it twice (I stayed there in 2019 for a week, and only visited it again today), but every time I'm near the temple complex, I get this feeling that taking pictures of it is profane.  Again, this is sort of hard to explain clearly, but it feels like the area itself is asking me not to take pictures.  According to the signs at the temple proper, a certain monk in the past decided that Kannon was not for human eyes to see and locked the statue up inside the temple, away from people. I wonder if this might be related?  Either way, what baffles me is that it seems like noone else senses this, as tourists come and take pictures of literally everything there.  Additionally, the grounds themselves are exceptionally charged with energy that feels *very* holy, divine, or what have you. Again, according to signs at the temple, a bone fragment of Buddha is enshrined at the top of the five story pagoda there, so I wonder if that might be the reason?  Any ideas what might be going on? Any canonical explanations that I'm unaware of? Edited September 5 by Paradoxal Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tommy Posted September 4 I have no idea what is going on. This is well out of my area of experience or knowledge. Would hazard a guess that you have a Karmic link that is telling you not to take pictures. Mostly because if you are taking pictures then you are not being aware of your surroundings as much. It could mean that you are suppose to meet someone there??? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paradoxal Posted September 5 (edited) On 9/4/2024 at 12:03 PM, Tommy said: It could mean that you are suppose to meet someone there? ...well, considering I had a vision of Kannon when I was there last, that particular ship has likely sailed.  I'm rather more interested in the properties of the area, as I'm pretty sure it isn't just a gut feeling for me. Rather, it seems that most people are just not sensitive enough to notice, at least, if the story about something there not being for human eyes is true.  If an area has that sort of "Don't record me" vibe to it, what could cause it? Why?  I want to hear more experienced opinions on this from a Buddhist perspective, as I am not well versed enough to analyze this on my own. Edited September 5 by Paradoxal Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
