Nichinichi-kore-kojitsu- at Moss Temple plus Fall Colors, Kyoto

Nichinichi-Kore-Kojitsu or Every Day is a Wonderful Day.

As I visit Saihoji Temple -also called Moss Temple, a Zen temple at the foot of the mountains West of Kyoto, and sit down for my lunch in the rest hut that is provided to that effect, I read their article “Zen Words for Everyday Life”.

The first sentence reads:

Life is not about what is“good” or “bad”. What is important is to consider how to make each day enjoyable.

According to Zen practice and as told in a famous koan from the Blue Cliff Record, life is not about what is“good” or “bad”. What is important is to consider how to make each day enjoyable.

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Earth Below

Kizuki

A Different Vibe and Yet ... - Tokyo

SKY ABOVE

EARTH BELOW

Reuse, Reduce, Recycle especially for clothing, is a RE-al movement in Japan as demonstrated by major retailers: Re-UNIQLO, Re-MUJI, Bring.org and many others.

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Before the white chrysanthemum
the scissors hesitate
   a moment.
~Buson
Translated by Robert Hass

The chrysanthemum is the symbol of the Imperial family, and its 16-petal design serves as the imperial crest.