[4K] Kousanji Temple and The Hill of Hope/Onomichi, Hiroshima, Japan [耕三寺/未來心の丘]

Kosanji Temple is a temple belonging to the Honganji Sect of the Jodo Shinshu School of Pure Land Buddhism. It was founded in 1936 by the industrialist Kozo Kosanji, an early twentieth century pioneer in French-style welding techniques who resided in Osaka, as a family temple that he built in dedication to his late mother. The temple complex was constructed over a period spanning more than 30 years. Kosanji not only built the temple, but even went so far as to enter the priesthood in order to repay a son’s debt of gratitude to his mother. We sincerely hope that all of those who visit Kosanji Temple will take a moment to think of their mothers, for it is written in a famous haiku: “The mothers of the world are as the Goddess of Mercy.” The Hill Of Hope (Miraishin No Oka） Family ties and world peace Designed and created over a period of 16 years by Itto Kuetani, a sculptor who is active in Italy, this marble garden was opened in October of 2000. Covering over 5,000㎡ and using around 3,000 tons of Cararra marble, the garden is filled with various monuments both large and small that incorporate the surrounding environment to achieve a remarkable harmony with nature. The theme of the garden is “Familial Ties” and it represents a peaceful world that is filled with hope for the future. Source: official website More information in official website https://www.kousanji.or.jp/english/ Music: Images of tomorrow - Unicorn Heads Original music by http://unicornheads.com Written, produced and mixed by Connor O'Sullivan for Unicorn Heads and the YouTube Audio Library