Landscape garden
city in Japan changed moss into works of art, executive summary by darmansjah
Remember the first time I met geisha. At that time I was in Gion, a small district in Kyoto, geisha settlement since the 1600s. It was about seven in the evening, the sun kissing the horizon, and I'm down Canal Shirakawa, moving from side to side across the bridge. Light from the bar and tavern flicker. I turned the corner and saw the woman across the sidewalk, clad in a pair of tiny legs like a locomotive pedestal, clad in colorful clothing and motifs. Her hair wearing a white mask, leaving only the lip line of red blush. Pink and white flowers adorning her black hair knot. Flash, he disappeared.
Remember the first time I met geisha. At that time I was in Gion, a small district in Kyoto, geisha settlement since the 1600s. It was about seven in the evening, the sun kissing the horizon, and I'm down Canal Shirakawa, moving from side to side across the bridge. Light from the bar and tavern flicker. I turned the corner and saw the woman across the sidewalk, clad in a pair of tiny legs like a locomotive pedestal, clad in colorful clothing and motifs. Her hair wearing a white mask, leaving only the lip line of red blush. Pink and white flowers adorning her black hair knot. Flash, he disappeared.
According
to Daisuke
Utagawa, famous chefs who know both Kyoto, geisha are examples of wabi-sabi, an elusive concept.
Wabi, clearly Utagawa, showing
freshness, serenity, and simplicity. Sabi describes beauty glazed age, reflecting
the transience of the physical:
weathering the building, spreading moss on stone,
to bronze old
scarring. It is a Zen idea of the beauty that is
temporary, imperfect, and not intentional. Utagawa said: "Wabi-sabi is our souls that we think is
beautiful. This is not something tangible that can be touched fingers. It opens
sensitivity to every detail, a glimmer of light, and a gust of wind. "
It
is a Zen
idea of the beauty
that is temporary,
imperfect, and not
intentional. Utagawa said: "Wabi-sabi
is our souls that
we think is beautiful. This is not something tangible
that can be
touched fingers. It
opens sensitivity to every detail, a glimmer of light,
and a gust
of wind."
Two and a half hour
train ride from Tokyo to the
southwest, arrived in Kyoto, Japan's eighth largest city, radiating a
mysterious beauty who describes a fusion of culture for centuries. If Tokyo reflects
the strength and power, Kyoto is the subtlety and elegance. The town is singing
great. Offering beauty for the eyes, peace to the soul. Imperial capital of Japan
for over a thousand years filled with temples, shrines, and palaces, 18 of
which are World Heritage property.
Walking
in the Gion district of Kyoto,
allowing your child to meet geisha. But the
best experience for kids is a moss garden
in Saihoji Temple, the western part of Kyoto. Driving along the
winding road at the foot of Mount Matsuo, sunlight penetrates darkness and
brown bamboo-and
you came there.
Utagawa called one
of the most beautiful gardens
in the world. Led
by a Zen Buddhist
monk who seeks
to preserve peace, and require that visitors reserve at least one month
in advance.
Although the reserve is, "do not think
you can directly enter the garden,"
says Utagawa. "First of all
you have to do an activity."
I entered the temple, replace the
shoes with slippers, and meet the people at
the table was bent little short. I was given
a sheet of paper with 262 Japanese characters, and sat down at the table.
Arranged on top, a piece of paper, bamboo brush, a charcoal cubes, and a small box of water. I rubbed charcoal into the water path to make ink. Dipped the brush into the ink, then carve one of 262 Japanese characters. The only sound was the birds singing and the wind blowing on the roof. There are times when monks breaking the silence when asking a compliment. Finally, 30 minutes later, I had finished writing the name, date, and expectations on paper, put it in a place of worship, bow-and prepares to enter the garden.
Arranged on top, a piece of paper, bamboo brush, a charcoal cubes, and a small box of water. I rubbed charcoal into the water path to make ink. Dipped the brush into the ink, then carve one of 262 Japanese characters. The only sound was the birds singing and the wind blowing on the roof. There are times when monks breaking the silence when asking a compliment. Finally, 30 minutes later, I had finished writing the name, date, and expectations on paper, put it in a place of worship, bow-and prepares to enter the garden.
"The purposes of the above,"
said Utagawa, "To put you in the mood that
led to the beauty around. And just focus on
a small calligraphy character, then you
will enter the garden will look more fresh, bright, and detail. "
Expanse of moss in the garden, ornate stone
trail and shaded
by trees and a large pond. Thick moss,
moss thin, curved
mosses, lichens hairy.
Moss clinging to
the rocks. Moss creeping up the tree. Moss
made the shadow of the orange koi fish in the pond. Endless
sparkle green moss.
Padang moss. Moss
mountains. There are more than 120 species of moss.
Is there a lesson here? Yes. Not only for kids but also for all of us: the idea is to see, to look deeper. This is the essence of the journey and the lessons are.
Zen and Recency
You can visit the gardens moss only at certain times each day, and must make reservations by mail (monks maintain silence and peace in the temple). Include your name, address in Japan, occupation, age, number of people in the group, the date of arrival (as well as alternative dates) and a reply envelope that is equipped to address, stamp or international reply coupons. send to: Saiho-ji Temple, 56 Kamigaya-cho, Matsuo, Nishikyo-ku, Kyoto. (If you are Japanese nationals, send a postcard or two ofuku hagaki). Arrive on time. "Donations" recommended ¥ 3,000
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