In the garden of the Obai-in (Winter-jasmine temple) located at the innermost place of Engakuji Temple, the old maple tree rising over the small shrine of Sho-kannon (Aryavalokitesvara) is gradually changing the colors of its countless green leaves to the vivid flaming tints of autumn in preparation for the arriving of winter.
The dense mosaic of green, vermilion, red, and yellow leaves is softly shining in the sun to represent the infinite radiance of compassion and salvation that the small wooden image of Kannon is emitting.
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