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12) THE 'KOREAN' LANTERN🕯️
Tucked away in the garden south of the abbot's quarters is a Goryeo-style (고려/高麗) lantern brought back from the mainland 400 years ago. Its middle pole is now missing.

And with that we've come to the end of Eikan-dō's 'mysteries'🙇‍♂️
#Eikando #永観堂

As she was leaving, one of the staff at Eikan-dō ran up to Nao-san and handed her a rare grouping of 4 needles😲
Just like 4-leaf clovers, these are very lucky indeed!🍀
I wonder what good fortune will befall Nao-san🙏🤲

#Eikando #永観堂 #Kyoto #京都 #Japan #三鈷の松 #luckyday

'Rain's falling!'
in trees they cheer...
frogs
ふるや雨なくやはやしの蛙哉
-Kobayashi Issa (小林一茶), 1794.
Trans. David Lanoue.

praising Buddha
mouths gaping wide...
frogs
なむなむと口を明たる蛙かな
-Kobayashi Issa (小林一茶), 1816.
Trans. David G. Lanoue.

#Kyoto #京都 #Japan #frog #蛙 #haiku #Issa #小林一茶 #Eikando #永観堂 #木魚蛙

'Rain's falling!'
in trees they cheer...
frogs
ふるや雨なくやはやしの蛙哉
-Kobayashi Issa (小林一茶), 1794.
Trans. David Lanoue.

praising Buddha
mouths gaping wide...
frogs
なむなむと口を明たる蛙かな
-Kobayashi Issa (小林一茶), 1816.
Trans. David G. Lanoue.

#Kyoto #京都 #Japan #frog #蛙 #haiku #Issa #小林一茶 #Eikando #永観堂 #木魚蛙

'Rain's falling!'
in trees they cheer...
frogs
ふるや雨なくやはやしの蛙哉
-Kobayashi Issa (小林一茶), 1794.
Trans. David Lanoue.

praising Buddha
mouths gaping wide...
frogs
なむなむと口を明たる蛙かな
-Kobayashi Issa (小林一茶), 1816.
Trans. David G. Lanoue.

#Kyoto #京都 #Japan #frog #蛙 #haiku #Issa #小林一茶 #Eikando #永観堂 #木魚蛙

'Rain's falling!'
in trees they cheer...
frogs
ふるや雨なくやはやしの蛙哉
-Kobayashi Issa (小林一茶), 1794.
Trans. David Lanoue.

praising Buddha
mouths gaping wide...
frogs
なむなむと口を明たる蛙かな
-Kobayashi Issa (小林一茶), 1816.
Trans. David G. Lanoue.

#Kyoto #京都 #Japan #frog #蛙 #haiku #Issa #小林一茶 #Eikando #永観堂 #木魚蛙

'Rain's falling!'
in trees they cheer...
frogs
ふるや雨なくやはやしの蛙哉
-Kobayashi Issa (小林一茶), 1794.
Trans. David Lanoue.

praising Buddha
mouths gaping wide...
frogs
なむなむと口を明たる蛙かな
-Kobayashi Issa (小林一茶), 1816.
Trans. David G. Lanoue.

#Kyoto #京都 #Japan #frog #蛙 #haiku #Issa #小林一茶 #Eikando #永観堂 #木魚蛙

Eikan-dō Zenrin-ji (永観堂禅林寺) traces its history to Shinshō (真紹 797–873), a pupil of Kūkai. Aspiring to found a temple for worship of the 'Five Wisdom Buddhas' (五智如来), in 853 he was gifted the mansion of Fujiwara-no-Sekio (藤原関雄) to realise his dream.
#Japan #永観堂

After prayer Amida returned to statue form, but with his head forever glancing over his shoulder.

To Yōkan the looking back gesture confirmed that Amida would take care of everyone that called upon him, regardless of their faith, circumstance, or status in life.
#Kyoto #永観堂

After prayer Amida returned to statue form, but with his head forever glancing over his shoulder.

To Yōkan the looking back gesture confirmed that Amida would take care of everyone that called upon him, regardless of their faith, circumstance, or status in life.
#Kyoto #永観堂

After prayer Amida returned to statue form, but with his head forever glancing over his shoulder.

To Yōkan the looking back gesture confirmed that Amida would take care of everyone that called upon him, regardless of their faith, circumstance, or status in life.
#Kyoto #永観堂

After prayer Amida returned to statue form, but with his head forever glancing over his shoulder.

To Yōkan the looking back gesture confirmed that Amida would take care of everyone that called upon him, regardless of their faith, circumstance, or status in life.
#Kyoto #永観堂

After prayer Amida returned to statue form, but with his head forever glancing over his shoulder.

To Yōkan the looking back gesture confirmed that Amida would take care of everyone that called upon him, regardless of their faith, circumstance, or status in life.
#Kyoto #永観堂

🐉THE 7 WONDERS OF EIKAN-DŌ🪹

Like many holy sites in Kyōto, Eikan-dō (永観堂) once proudly boasted of its '7 Wonders' (七不思議). This list of miraculous spots and objects acted as an early form of promotion to attract pilgrims (and their money).

#Kyoto #京都 #Japan #永観堂

After prayer Amida returned to statue form, but with his head forever glancing over his shoulder.

To Yōkan the looking back gesture confirmed that Amida would take care of everyone that called upon him, regardless of their faith, circumstance, or status in life.
#Kyoto #永観堂

he rakes pine needles
for tomorrow's tea, perhaps...
autumn rain
翌の茶の松葉かくらん秋の雨
-Kobayashi Issa (小林一茶), 1805.
Trans. David G. Lanoue.

One good thing about traipsing around in the rain during the fall season🤔...
...the autumn colours glow in the gloom🥰
#Eikando #永観堂 #Kyoto

Eikan-dō Zenrin-ji (永観堂禅林寺) traces its history to Shinshō (真紹 797–873), a pupil of Kūkai.
Aspiring to found a temple for worship of the 'Five Wisdom Buddhas' (五智如来), in 853 he was gifted the mansion of Fujiwara-no-Sekio (藤原関雄) to realise his dream.

#Japan #永観堂 #Eikando

👀↪️THE LOOKING BACK AMIDA↩️🤨

Much like Christmas, it always feels as if the autumn colours will never arrive...

...but just like that they're gone and it doesn't feel like there was enough time to enjoy them🥹

#momiji #maple #紅葉 #Kyoto #京都 #autumn #autumnrain #Eikando #永観堂

👀↪️THE LOOKING BACK AMIDA↩️🤨

Much like Christmas, it always feels as if the autumn colours will never arrive...

...but just like that they're gone and it doesn't feel like there was enough time to enjoy them🥹

#momiji #maple #紅葉 #Kyoto #京都 #autumn #autumnrain #Eikando #永観堂

👀↪️THE LOOKING BACK AMIDA↩️🤨

Much like Christmas, it always feels as if the autumn colours will never arrive...

...but just like that they're gone and it doesn't feel like there was enough time to enjoy them🥹

#momiji #maple #紅葉 #Kyoto #京都 #autumn #autumnrain #Eikando #永観堂

👀↪️THE LOOKING BACK AMIDA↩️🤨

Much like Christmas, it always feels as if the autumn colours will never arrive...

...but just like that they're gone and it doesn't feel like there was enough time to enjoy them🥹

#momiji #maple #紅葉 #Kyoto #京都 #autumn #autumnrain #Eikando #永観堂

👀↪️THE LOOKING BACK AMIDA↩️🤨

Much like Christmas, it always feels as if the autumn colours will never arrive...

...but just like that they're gone and it doesn't feel like there was enough time to enjoy them🥹

#momiji #maple #紅葉 #Kyoto #京都 #autumn #autumnrain #Eikando #永観堂

Eikan-dō Zenrin-ji (永観堂禅林寺) traces its history to Shinshō (真紹 797–873), a pupil of Kūkai. Aspiring to found a temple for worship of the 'Five Wisdom Buddhas' (五智如来), in 853 he was gifted the mansion of Fujiwara-no-Sekio (藤原関雄) to realise his dream.

#Kyoto #京都 #Eikando #永観堂 #autumn

Eikan-dō (永観堂) has over 3000 maple trees😲

That's a lot of leaves to rake up at the end of autumn🥹

#Kyoto #京都 #PathofPhilosophy #哲学の道 #Japan #野点 #Eikando #永観堂 #autumn

Eikan-dō (永観堂) has over 3000 maple trees😲

That's a lot of leaves to rake up at the end of autumn🥹

#Kyoto #京都 #PathofPhilosophy #哲学の道 #Japan #野点 #Eikando #永観堂 #autumn

Eikan-dō (永観堂) has over 3000 maple trees😲

That's a lot of leaves to rake up at the end of autumn🥹

#Kyoto #京都 #PathofPhilosophy #哲学の道 #Japan #野点 #Eikando #永観堂 #autumn

Eikan-dō (永観堂) has over 3000 maple trees😲

That's a lot of leaves to rake up at the end of autumn🥹

#Kyoto #京都 #PathofPhilosophy #哲学の道 #Japan #野点 #Eikando #永観堂 #autumn

Eikan-dō (永観堂) has over 3000 maple trees😲

That's a lot of leaves to rake up at the end of autumn🥹

#Kyoto #京都 #PathofPhilosophy #哲学の道 #Japan #野点 #Eikando #永観堂 #autumn

👣🤔AUTUMN ALONG THE PHILOSOPHER'S PATH🍁🍂

Fall vibing.

#永観堂 #Eikando #autumn #紅葉 #Kyoto #京都 #Japan #ThePhilosophersPath #哲学の道 #Tetsugakunomichi

👣🤔AUTUMN ALONG THE PHILOSOPHER'S PATH🍁🍂

Fall vibing.

#永観堂 #Eikando #autumn #紅葉 #Kyoto #京都 #Japan #ThePhilosophersPath #哲学の道 #Tetsugakunomichi

👣🤔AUTUMN ALONG THE PHILOSOPHER'S PATH🍁🍂

Fall vibing.

#永観堂 #Eikando #autumn #紅葉 #Kyoto #京都 #Japan #ThePhilosophersPath #哲学の道 #Tetsugakunomichi

👣🤔AUTUMN ALONG THE PHILOSOPHER'S PATH🍁🍂

Fall vibing.

#永観堂 #Eikando #autumn #紅葉 #Kyoto #京都 #Japan #ThePhilosophersPath #哲学の道 #Tetsugakunomichi

👣🤔AUTUMN ALONG THE PHILOSOPHER'S PATH🍁🍂

Fall vibing.

#永観堂 #Eikando #autumn #紅葉 #Kyoto #京都 #Japan #ThePhilosophersPath #哲学の道 #Tetsugakunomichi

Eikan-dō (永観堂) has over 3000 maple trees😲

That's a lot of leaves to rake up at the end of autumn🥹

#Kyoto #京都 #PathofPhilosophy #哲学の道 #Japan #野点 #Eikando #永観堂 #autumn

Eikan-dō (永観堂) has over 3000 maple trees😲

That's a lot of leaves to rake up at the end of autumn🥹

#Kyoto #京都 #PathofPhilosophy #哲学の道 #Japan #野点 #Eikando #永観堂 #autumn

Eikan-dō (永観堂) has over 3000 maple trees😲

That's a lot of leaves to rake up at the end of autumn🥹

#Kyoto #京都 #PathofPhilosophy #哲学の道 #Japan #野点 #Eikando #永観堂 #autumn

Eikan-dō (永観堂) has over 3000 maple trees😲

That's a lot of leaves to rake up at the end of autumn🥹

#Kyoto #京都 #PathofPhilosophy #哲学の道 #Japan #野点 #Eikando #永観堂 #autumn

Eikan-dō (永観堂) has over 3000 maple trees😲

That's a lot of leaves to rake up at the end of autumn🥹

#Kyoto #京都 #PathofPhilosophy #哲学の道 #Japan #野点 #Eikando #永観堂 #autumn

The Path of Philosophy (哲学の道) runs between Nanzen-ji (南禅寺) and Ginkaku-ji (銀閣寺).

It came to prominence after the philosophers and Kyōto University professors Nishida Kitarō (西田幾多郎 1870-1945) and Tanabe Hajime (田辺元 1885-1962) used the trail as an exercise route.

#永観堂 #Eikando #autumn #紅葉 #Kyoto #京都 #Japan #ThePhilosophersPath #哲学の道 #Tetsugakunomichi

👣🤔AUTUMN ALONG THE PHILOSOPHER'S PATH🍁🍂

Fall vibing.

#永観堂 #Eikando #autumn #紅葉 #Kyoto #京都 #Japan #ThePhilosophersPath #哲学の道 #Tetsugakunomichi

Eikan-dō (永観堂) has over 3000 maple trees😲

That's a lot of leaves to rake up at the end of autumn🥹

#Kyoto #京都 #PathofPhilosophy #哲学の道 #Japan #野点 #Eikando #永観堂 #autumn

👣🤔AUTUMN ALONG THE PHILOSOPHER'S PATH🍁🍂

Fall vibing🥰

The Path of Philosophy (哲学の道) runs between Nanzen-ji (南禅寺) and Ginkaku-ji (銀閣寺).
It came to prominence after the philosophers and Kyōto University professors Nishida Kitarō (西田幾多郎 1870-1945) and Tanabe Hajime (田辺元 1885-1962) used the trail as an exercise route.

#永観堂 #Eikando #autumn #紅葉 #Kyoto #京都 #Japan #ThePhilosophersPath #哲学の道 #Tetsugakunomichi

Admiring the autumn foliage is known as 'momijigari' (紅葉狩り lit. 'hunting for autumn leaves') in Japanese🔎👀🍁👏

The 'gari' (狩り) in 'momijigari' (紅葉狩り) originally referred to the capturing of wild animals and birds, but over time also came to mean 'harvesting', 'gathering' or 'picking' plants.
Another example of this is 'kudamono-gari' (果物狩り), which means to gather fruit.

#Japan #Kyoto #京都 #autumn #momiji #maple #紅葉 #Eikando #永観堂

Under Yōkan (永観 1033-1111), the 7th abbot, the temple's teachings leant towards Pure Land Buddhism (the Jōdo-shū sect would form at the end of the 12thC).
Yōkan, who cared deeply for the poor and sick, was also known as Eikan...which gave Zenrin-ji an additional name 'Eikan-dō'.

#Eikando #永観堂 #Kyoto #京都 #Japan

#tokyocameraclub #永観堂