This is the classic exhibition catalog of Japanese photography master Ken Domon, recording his lifelong pursuit of the "Pilgrimage to Ancient Temples" series, capturing through black-and-white lenses the serene beauty of Japanese ancient temples and the eternal spiritual light of Buddhist art, serving as a precious record for photography and cultural heritage enthusiasts. Domon is renowned for his realism and turned to religious photography after the war; his pilgrimage to ancient temples began in the 1960s, visiting famous temples across the country such as Yakushiji and Hōryū-ji, showcasing the solemnity of Buddha statues, the patina of architecture, and the transcendent Zen intent in light and shadow. This book documents the traveling exhibition in autumn 1972 at Tokyo's Odakyu Department Store and spring 1973 at Osaka's Hanshin Department Store, featuring 115 selected works, allowing viewers to experience as if personally visiting ancient temples, realizing the "beyond the naked eye" sacred realm.
