The Backpack Adventures

Located at Susukinobaba-cho, Ukyo Ward in Kyoto City, Tenryuji  ( 天龍寺 ) is the head temple of the Tenryuji branch of the Rinzai sect of Zen Buddhism. This temple was also registered as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1994 as part of the Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto.  Tenryuji  ( 天龍寺 ) My wife, daughter, and I first visited Tenryuji during our 2018 Japan trip . We revisited Tenryuji again this year and with us this time were my parents and siblings. Aside from that, unlike our first visit, we now got to go inside the Sogenchi Garden vicinity and see with our own eyes the picturesque garden and the Sogenchi Pond .  Muso Soseki Sogenchi Garden History Speaking of Sogenchi Garden and Sogenchi Pond, both were designed and created by Muso Soseki in the 14th century. Unlike the temple buildings of Tenryuji which were destroyed and reconstructed several times, the garden still retains its original appearance. It is currently designated as a Special Place of Scenic Beauty of Japan

Located at 754 Tokiwachō, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto City in Kyoto Prefecture, Higashi Honganji ( 東本願寺 ) is one of the two dominant sub-sects of Shin Buddhism. Higashi Honganji  ( 東本願寺 ) Higashi Honganji History Higashi Honganji , also affectionately called Ohigashisan or Honorable Mr. East by its devotees, was established in 1602 when shogun Tokugawa Ieyasu ordered the Shin Sect to be divided to diminish its power and influence. The order gave birth to two of Japan's most dominant sub-sects of Shin Buddhism - Nishi Honganji (The Western Temple of the Original Vow) and Higashi Honganji (The Eastern Temple of the Original Vow). Higashi Honganji - Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture Higashi Honganji marker outside the temple vicinity The first few structures of Higashi Honganji were built in its present location in 1658. From there, other establishments were added to the temple complex throughout the years.   Higashi Honganji grounds map Another temple map Higashi Honganji's Founder&#

Visita Iglesia is a Catholic tradition of visiting churches during Holy Week. It is one of the traditions followed by my family that I cherish the most because it gives our family a chance to reunite and go on road trips together.  2018 Visita Iglesia: Cavite Loop 2018 Visita Iglesia: Cavite Loop For our 2018 Visita Iglesia , my family and I decided to follow what is dubbed the Cavite Loop . This refers to the route around the towns in the province of Cavite where Spanish Colonial Era churches are located.  Bacoor Church  - Bacoor City, Cavite Bacoor Church interior Since we live somewhere in Bacoor City, our first destination is, of course, our very own St. Michael the Archangel Parish Church which is simply referred to as Bacoor Church . Despite living in the same municipality, I have to admit that this was only my third time visiting Bacoor Church. The reason behind it is simple, we have our own parish in our subdivision, and Bacoor Church is quite far from where I li