Showing posts with label momiji. Show all posts
Showing posts with label momiji. Show all posts

April 21, 2013

New Momiji (maple) leaves in Tokei-ji



The bright sunlight of spring is shining through the branches of trees to light up the vivid green of the new leaves in the grove.

When next late autumn arrives, these green leaves of maple take on flamboyant reds and yellows to mark their finale splendidly.

April 2, 2013

The flowers and new leaves of Momiji (Acer japonicum) in Engaku-ji



The small red flowers and bright green leaves of Momiji are be in harmony with the pleasant stillness and austere beauty of the small grove of spring. 

These palm-shaped leaves will take on reds and yellows flamboyantly when winter approaches this grove.

December 10, 2011

Autumnal Momiji leaves in Tofuku-ji (Kyoto)


A monk meditates his way into a state of bliss and enlightenment sitting still on the corridor of the Buddha hall fronting a beautiful garden.

The garden of Zen is a living picture on a sacred theme, which is composed of earth, air, sun, water and seasons.