An Oku-in Niga-Byakudo garden and large Ho-jo

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An Oku-in Niga-Byakudo garden and large Ho-jo
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It is [ the Niga-Byakudo garden of Taima-dera Oku-in, and ] length almost. The Niga-Byakudo garden is called yard made based on the instruction of Chinese priest and proper guidance "Niga-Byakudo." Niga refers to the river of water, and the river of fire, the river of water expresses a desire and the river of fire expresses anger and a grudge. And although the white narrow lane which leads to Byakudo, i.e., paradise, is in between, it is not visible to people (the way to paradise) blinded by avarice or anger. But if it wishes he would like to go to paradise truly, the way to paradise be seen, without being confused by these avarice and anger. It is said that the meaning of being able to be in difficulties is expressed.