#Buddhist priests of the Big Asakusa Temple prepare for the Second Sino-Japanese #War as they wear gas masks during training against future aerial attacks in Tokyo, #Japan, on May 30, 1936

#photography #retro

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This reminded me of Brian Victoria's "Zen at War," which was a thoroughly depressing read for me. Lucky for me, my lineage is Chan rather than Zen, so I can feel all morally superior. 😉

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