Hi all,
We had a great day, toured from 9:30 to 2:30 . This was the short day. ~ ?
We saw the Ginkakuji Temple (Silver temple and garden on the hill side), it wasn't silver but it was beautiful. The founder died before he got that far, and it's being restored (Enclosed in scaffolding). The garden, on the flat and on the hill side is incredible. The group, in its travels, has seen a lot, but this is something else.
We did the Philosophers walk, 1.4 miles on the first estimate and 2.6 or 3 miles the second, and probable longer. This is after a long time eat and shop up and down the hill.
We went to the Daitokuji Temple, or Otoko Ninji temple (???), the guided personal favorite, along the way.
The Nanzenji Temple, or the Big Gate, was at the end of the trail. It was an awesome experience; the temple gardens were small but very beautiful. The gate was huge, $5.00 to walk up two or three stories, without your shoes. I got my money back. Who would have thought holy steps all the way up?
We planned to go to the theatre tonight, Japan's culture performances, but we're out of gas. We'll save it for Thursday, our free day, and maybe we'll go to the Nijo Castle too ~ or go to the grand flee market.
We're off to Nara tomorrow, established about 700 AD, and not bombed in world war two. It's a very special place and I'm looking forward to walking back in time to the first century (just think, 2,000 years ago and they say it's as beautiful now as it was then!)
Well, anyway I wish you all could all be here with us. I've been to "Japan" before and I didn't much care for it, but this isn't it. I don't know how to explain it, is it me or them. It's beautiful, the temples, the gardens and the people.
I Love you all and the people of Japan too.
Larry
Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T
Popular Posts
-
I was minding my own business on this, the second day of my pre-Christmas vacation, taking a voluntary break from news feeds and focu... -
I think of my grandmother when people tell me I’m a good listener. Thank you grandma. I think of her when people tell me any good thin... -
I believe that Hell is a state of mind I believe that Heaven is a state of mind. I believe that there is one “whatever it is” Spirit. I...
-
There’s a moment in life when you realize that what you’ve been looking for “out there” has actually been inside you all along. The clarity,... -
“I feel an indescribable ecstasy and delirium in melting, as it were, into the system of beings, in identifying myself with the whole of nat...
-
I saw a video on YouTube about hi rise buildings and opulent neighborhoods in some of the African cities. I wanted to show a ci...
-
Ah, thank you for your comment. I don't know how to answer your questions but I was stimulated to think about my relationship with self...
-
Hundreds of people asleep on the floors or in chairs carefully designed to prevent sleeping. I have an inflatable neck pillow for just such ...
-
Please join me in remembering a great icon of the entertainment community. The Pillsbury Doughboy died yesterday of a yeast infection an... -
Everybody loves a good secret! That's why the word "secret" is so effective in advertising. We seem to be drawn in wh...
5 most recently updated from the blogs I'm following
Science of Mind and Spirit For Begnners
"This wonderful book guides any individual to understand Science of Mind with ease and grace. It is a simple and beautiful presentation of the Spiritual Principles Science of Mind teaches. I highly recommend this book to students, licensed Practitioners and ministers. Blessings to Rev Edward." ~ Johan Gonzalez RScP. Science of Mind and Spirit for Beginners: Four Chapters in Simplified Prose, paraphrased by Edward VIljoen
Practice The Presence Journal
Journaling offers a powerful way to record your spiritual growth. Writing in a journal calls on you to be more conscious of the insights that occur daily in your life. It gives you an opportunity to examine your beliefs and be mindful of your choices.
Seeing Good At Work
I have been through the book three times over three years, and am starting it again. This is not because the material in the book is not working, but because it is working so well! The weekly lessons keep me on track and focused on what is actually true and important, and help me experience more good in every area of my life. LS
No comments:
Post a Comment