Japanese tourists enjoy tranquility at Ryoanji Temple in Kyoto, Japan. This Zen Buddhist temple is famous for its rock garden.

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The stones in this world famous rock garden from the 15th century have been arranged so that from any given angle only 14 of the 15 boulders are visible at one time. Only someone who has reached satori enlightenment can see the invisible stone.

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Location: Kyoto, Japan
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