Prayer

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Originally uploaded by Bob Clubbs.

Today I did something that I'd been wanting to do since my first temple visit: I left a prayer at a temple. I'm not even sure what these are called, but they are little decorative pieces of wood that people write their prayers and wishes on. Many are left by students hoping to do well on their entrace exams.

I liked the idea of leaving something behind here in Japan. So I purchased a plate and wrote my prayer: "Health and happiness for the Clubbs and Hildebrand families." I signed it "Peace from USA." I don't know how long they stay up, but I can only hope it stays for a long while.