Kunisaki, Japan -500 Rakan -


500 Rakan, Rakan - origin is "Arhat" in Sanskrit. Symbol of a Buddist Monk who has attained enlightenment. These Rakan are located at Toko-ji temple, Kunisaki, Oita, Japan. 538 Rakans carved from stone to show a belief. Some Rakan must look like a real person.

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