People go on the 88 temple pilgrimage around the island of Shikoku for a myriad of reasons—some looking for forgiveness, some to honor a commitment to a deceased family member, some merely looking to experience the beauty of Shikoku. I came to this centuries old Buddhist pilgrimage hoping to gain a foothold into my past, and insight into my future. Equipped with only a backpack, guidebook and a sense of adventure, I calmly took my first step into what turned out to be a life-changing experience.
Pilgrimage is a fundamental part of many world religions; from the Hajj in Islam and the Kumbh Mela in Hinduism to the pilgrimages to Santiago and Rome in Christianity.
Το προσκύνημα είναι ένα θεμελιώδες μέρος πολλών θρησκειών του κόσμου· από το Χατζ στο Ισλάμ και τη Kumbh Mela στον Ινδουισμό στα προσκυνήματα στο Σαντιάγο και στη Ρώμη στο Χριστιανισμό.