"I learn only to be contented."
He who learns only to be contented is spiritually rich, while the one who does not learn to be contented is spiritually poor, even if he is materially wealthy. This concept is important in the Zen philosophy.
| PHOTO GALLERY OF JAPAN TRIP - SPRING 2006 | |
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The Tsukubai, the stone wash
basin for the tea room at Ryoanji Temple, has an inscription that speaks
to all followers of Japanese arts: "I learn only to be contented." He who learns only to be contented is spiritually rich, while the one who does not learn to be contented is spiritually poor, even if he is materially wealthy. This concept is important in the Zen philosophy. |
 A touching poem in hiroshima park. |
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 One of the memorials at Hiroshima with the Dome in the distance. |
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 Matsumoto castle |
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 Mount Fuji in the early morning sun appearing to float above the city. |
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 Osaka castle |
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 Waiting for a customer, Takayama. |
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 Himeji Castle. |
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 An Early Camellia In Himeji Castle Gardens. |
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 Bamboo Fence In Higaki Pattern, Himeji. |
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 Entrance To Tea House and Garden, Himeji. |
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 Gardeners Keeping The Grounds Immaculate, Himeji. |
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 Koi Pond, Himeji Castle Gardens. |
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 Rain Chain, Himeji. |
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 Waterfall, Himeji Castle Gardens. |
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 An Early Cherry Tree in Full Bloom. The Bamboo Supports The Laden Branches. |
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 An Early Plum Tree In The Snow. Kanazawa Samurai District. |
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 One Of The Small Gardens At The Samurai House, Kanazawa. |
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 A Snowy Day In Kanazawa Samurai District. |
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 Asakusa Kannon Temple Gate. |
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 Asakusa Kannon Temple, Tokyo. |
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 Entrance To A Tea House, Asakusa Kannon Temple, Tokyo. |
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 Making Rice Cakes, Asakusa Kannon Temple, Tokyo. |
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 Close-Up Of Head Of The Great Buddha, Kamakura. |
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 The Great Buddha, Kamakura. |
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 Sake Barrels, Tsurugaoka Hachiman Shrine, Kamakura. |
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 Shopping Street Asakusa Kannon Temple, Tokyo. |
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 Statue Of Kusunoki Masashige Near The Imperial Palace Tokyo. |
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 Hida Folk Village, Silk Loom. |
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 Hida Folk Village, Takayama. |
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 Loft of House In Hida Folk Village Used For Sericulture. |
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 Keeping The Iris Streams In Good Order. |
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 Kenroku-en Garden. |
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 Tea House And Lake, Kenroku-en Garden. |
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 Ladies At Work In Kenroku-en Garden, Kanazawa. |
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 Lake In Kenroku-en Garden, Kanazawa. |
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 Stone Lantern Kenroku-en Garden. |
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 Plum Blossom, Kenroku-en Garden. |
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 Minka House, Shirakawago Village. |
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 Owakudani Hot Springs, Mt. Kamiyama. |
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 Plum Tree In Full Bloom. |
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 Samurai House Garden. |
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 Shirakawago Village. |
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 Shirakawago Village. |
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 Shirakawago Village Near Kanazawa. |
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 The Stone Garden At Ryoanji Temple. |
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 Tea Ceremony Sweetmeat. |