You finally finish climbing the thousands of stone steps to the modest temple nestled away in the mountains. The late afternoon sun casts dappled shadows through the trees as you look around the temple grounds, trying to catch your breath. Inside an ancient Asian-style shrine with an unusually large entrance, you spot what brought you here: a large figure swaddled in a loose kimono lounging on some pillows. You approach the captivating figure, getting a better view of her face, with its unearthl...