May 21, 2021

Tsutsuji (Rhododendron) flowers: Jochi-ji

Tsutsuji (Rhododendron) flowers: Jochi-ji


The countless flowers of Tsutsuji (rhododendron) and Shaga (Iris japonica) are blooming on both sides of the scraped stone steps leading up to the Shoro-mon (gate with bell tower) as if to welcome those who enter through the gate and arrive at the peaceful place of nirvana.

The calm sunlight pouring down between the thick green leaves is gracefully illuminating the unmanned stone steps and the full-blown flowers to deepen the spiritual stillness of this garden even more.

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