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Koyasan Japan – Mount Koya (also called Koyasan), both a sacred mountain that also acts as an important pilgrimage site for followers of Shingon Buddhism, is one of Japan’s most significant and well-known religious establishments.
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Konpon Daito was built as a seminary or place to learn the Shingon Mikkyō. It is the oldest two-storied pagoda still standing. The main Buddha who worshipped here is Taizo Dainichi Nyorai. The entire temple grounds are a 3D version of a mandala(Buddhist symbol representing the universe). The Konpon Daito stands in the middle of […]
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Mount Koya (高野山, Kōyasan) is the center of Shingon Buddhism. An important Buddhist sect which was introduced to Japan in 805 by Kobo Daishi. Also known as Kukai, one of Japan’s most significant religious figures. A small, secluded temple town has developed around the sect’s headquarters that Kobo Daishi built on Koyasan’s wooded mountaintop. It […]
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This is the only Chinese traditional park in all of South – East Asia. And it is modeled on the Beijing Summer Palace. As well as on the scenic garden area of the Song Dynasty and Suzhou Gardens.
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Inspired By Ancient Song Dynasty Architecture Designed by Taiwanese architect Prof. Yuen-chen Yu and built in 1975. The space is modelled after the northern Chinese imperial style. Of architecture and landscaping, particularly during the Sung dynasty period.
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The saying translates as – Reality cannot compete with imagination. Japans reality can compete with imagination in my humble opinion
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When you look at Japanese traditional architecture, you have to look at Japanese culture and its relationship with nature. You can actually live in a harmonious, close contact with nature – this very unique to Japan. –Tadao Ando
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“I wonder if the snow loves the trees and fields, that it kisses them so gently? And then it covers them up snug, you know, with a white quilt; and perhaps it says, “Go to sleep, darlings, till the summer comes again.” ― Lewis Carroll, Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland / Through the Looking-Glass
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“Snow falling soundlessly in the middle of the night will always fill my heart with sweet clarity” ― Novala Takemoto, Missin’ (Novel)
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“Snow was falling, so much like stars filling the dark trees that one could easily imagine its reason for being was nothing more than prettiness.” ― Mary Oliver
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