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This simple yet remarkable garden measures only 25 metres by 10 metres. In this Zen garden no trees are to be seen, only fifteen rocks and white gravel are used. It is up to each visitor to find out for himself what this unique garden signifies. This garden was said to be created around 1500 by the highly respected Zen monk, Tokuho Zenketsu. (Source: Ryokuanji Temple pamphlet)
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Rappausta perinteisillä menetelmillä.
Ryoanji, still-kuva videosta, Anni Kagovere, installaatio, 2013.
Shot for International Kodak Film Photography Day 2013. Film used: Kodak ProFoto XL 100 in 35mm format. Camera used: Kodak Retinette Ib.
Ryoan-ji Temple complex in Kyoto. This temple, with its world famous zen garden, is one of 17 designated UNESCO World Heritage sites in the city.
Shot for International Kodak Film Photography Day 2013. Film used: Kodak ProFoto XL 100 in 35mm format. Camera used: Kodak Retinette Ib.
A shot from zen garden in Ryōan-ji (龍安寺).
I have tons of photos from Kyoto's temples and gardens, but can't do any processing on the road, so posting a zen photo here, which works very well...
Note the sakura (Cherry blossoms) petals
Ryoan-ji belongs to Myoshinji school of the Rinzai sect of Zen Buddhism. It was established in 1450 on the site of the Tokudaiji (also known as Enyuji), dating back to 983. But the temple burnt down during the Onin War (1467-68) and was reconstructed between 1488 and 1499.
The temple owes its fame to its karesansui (枯山水). a "dry landscape" of 15 rocks amidst a sea of sand. The dry landscape capture the essence of Zen Buddhism's quiet meditation and is considered a masterpiece of Japanese culture. However, the 15th century designer and its interpretation remain unknown.
One particularity of the rocks' layout is that, no matter where one sits, one can only see 14 of them at a time. The garden also changes with the seasons and the shadows brought by the branches reaching over its walls. The longer one stares at it and the more fascinating it becomes. Try to come early the morning to avoid the crowds, especially if you visit it during the school trip season or school holidays.