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Tag Archives: Buddhism
Borrowed Words (3): KINDNESS
In Japanese landscape gardening the word shakkei means “borrowed view.” The designer “borrows,” or incorporates, any view beyond property borders, thereby visually enlarging his own property and landscape. In tough times of winter and darkness, cold and wind and discouragement, borrowed words have brought me (and … Continue reading
The Jewel in the Lotus —
Anyone who’s flirted even mildly with Tibetan Buddhism knows this mantra for chanting: Om mani padme hum. What does it mean? “Hail, The Jewel is in the Lotus.” But what does that mean? Even though I’ve chanted it myself (although I am … Continue reading
Posted in Art, Buddha, Etcetera, Flowers, Japan, Pioneer Valley, Wisdom, Wonderings, Zen
Tagged Art, Buddhism, Flowers, Japan, Lotus
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New Year’s: The Temple Bell
The temple bell stops — but the sound keeps coming out of the flowers. —– Basho New Year’s is the most important holiday of the Japanese year. People return to their provincial hometowns, clean and purify their … Continue reading