Fire Destroys Sacred Buddhist Hall in Japan that Housed ‘Eternal Flame’
A fire has destroyed a sacred Buddhist hall in Japan that housed the 'Eternal Flame,' which has been continuously lit for over 1,200 years. Fortunately, the flame was salvaged and relocated to a different site after the blaze. The incident highlights the significance of the flame in Buddhist culture and the impact of such disasters on historical sites.
- ▪The fire destroyed a Buddhist hall in Japan.
- ▪The 'Eternal Flame' has been continuously lit for more than 1,200 years.
- ▪The flame was salvaged and moved to a different location after the fire.
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