July 15th, 2007
The finishing touches on last year’s Nippon Kan garden expansion was completed on July 15th, 2007 with the placement of a bronze statue of the Kanzenonbosatsu (Musubi Kannon). This beautiful image from Homma Kancho’s private collection is a seated Kannon figure representing the Buddha listening to the heart of mankind. Soon after Homma Kancho returned from his trip to Iran, he and John Grotrian, Nepal assistant instructor, spent three days and nights building the stone and mortar base on which the Kannon is seated.
Domo Restaurant, which is part of Nippon Kan, employs many legal immigrants who have come from Asian countries seeking refuge for political or other strife-related reasons. Many find solace and a kindred spirit in the new Kannon and find comfort in her presence.
This Buddhist statue has a gentle and kind presence that is already becoming known in the community. Everyone seems to enjoy and appreciate this new addition.
Written by
Tyffany Price
Nippon Kan Office Coordinator