Flower buds of Haku-mokuren (Yulan magnolia): Engaku-ji

 

Sacred lotus flower and buds in Kencho-ji

The bright pink flower of sacred lotus is blooming nobly before the Chinese-style gate with gilded ornaments.

The glaring sun of midsummer is fully bathing everything to clearly show the beauty of this world.

In Buddhistic thought, the flower of sacred lotus symbolizes the supreme wisdom and mercy of Buddha because this flower emerges from muddy water to burst magnificently without any impureness.

The height of summer has just arrived here to bring us the full splendor and fragrance of majestic lotus flowers.

The buds of Ume in Tokei-ji

The countless flower buds of Ume (Japanese apricot) are appearing one after another under the cold wintry sky.

Soon we will see the elegant sign of early spring.

Haku-mokuren (Magnolia heptapeta) buds in Engaku-ji

The milk white buds of Haku-mokuren are waiting impatiently for their full bloom under the deep blue sky.

Mitsumata (Edgeworthia chrysantha）buds in Engaku-ji

The little fuzzy buds of Mitsumata are growing steadily to burst forth in all their beauty in early spring.

In Kita-kamakura, Mitsumata flowers announce the visible arrival of spring first and foremost with their bright yellow color and pleasant perfume.

Byakusin buds in Kencho-ji temple

Mitsumata (Edgeworthia chrysantha）buds in Jochi-ji temple

A hint of spring bloom is already here. Plants continue to grow steadily without stopping.