Japanese Shinto Priest rakes a Zen Garden.

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NARA, JAPAN - NOVEMBER 18, 2012: A Shinto Priest rakes a gravel Zen Garden at Kasuga-Taisha Shrine. The gardens have a long history in Japan and the surroundings are used to aid meditation.

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Size: 6000px × 4004px
Location: Kasuga-taisha Shrine, Nara, Japan
Photo credit: © Sean Pavone / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
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