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Tag Archives: Japan
Lost Without Language
I went to Tijuana, Mexico a few times when I lived in California. Reading signs and communicating with other people was not a problem for me there, because I had a good understanding of the Spanish language. It was quite … Continue reading
Monk with Begging Bowl
Zen Buddhism Begging bowl in hand, practicing non-attachment— the humble monk stands. ~ms
Posted in Buddhism, Haiku, Philosophy, photography
Tagged Japan, meditation, monks, poetry, Zen
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Carp and Stone
The Carp Stone (rigyoseki) at Kinkaku-ji appears to be swimming upstream against a pounding waterfall. I am told that this stone image symbolizes strength, courage, and the will to persevere even when struggling against adverse conditions. Creating circular ripples in … Continue reading
Posted in LIfe, Nature, Philosophy, photography
Tagged fish, Japan, Kinkaku-ji, Travel, Water
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Byodo-In Temple — Sacred Space
The Byodo-in temple on the island of Oahu is a beautiful replica of the original Byodo-in built in 998 AD, in the city of Uji, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan. A reflection of paradise on earth, the temple rests peacefully beneath the … Continue reading
Posted in Buddhism, Photo Essay, photography, Poetry, Travel
Tagged Hawaii, Japan, Nature, Oahu
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