Showing posts with label genpei-ike. Show all posts
Showing posts with label genpei-ike. Show all posts

May 19, 2011

The Genpei-ike pond of Tsurugaoka-hachimangu


The glassy surface of the pond always mirrors the beauties of the shifting seasons and lives

The magenta flowers of azalea and the vivid yellow flowers of iris, which are typical flowers of May here, are reflected in the quiet pond together with the young green leaves.

Innumerable newborn leaves of sacred lotus are beginning to appear on the surface of the pond to prepare for the approaching of summer and the days of its full blooming.

The nature where we live is born to be beautiful like Claude Monet told us with his colors, light and brush.

August 11, 2009

"Genpei-ike" pond covered with lush sacred lotuses (Tsurugaoka-hatchimangu)


Under the vivid blue sky of midsummer, the sturdy and beautiful leaves of sacred lotuses continue to flourish amazingly.