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.
Pelerinajul este a parte fundamentala a multor religii ale lumii; de la hagialacul la Meca in Islam sau al hindusilor la fluviile sacre pana la pelerinajele crestinilor la Santiago de Compostela sau Roma.
Pelerinajul este o parte fundamentală a multor religii din lume; de la Haji în religia islamică și Kumbh Mela în hinduism, la pelerinajele către Santiago și Roma în creștinătate.