WOMANIST WISDOM IN THE WOOD SHOP
WOMANIST WISDOM IN THE WOOD SHOP
At temple 1 – Ryozenji, I began the Shikoku pilgrimage. There I was introduced to the proper ritual for entering and visiting a Buddhist temple. My first host’s kind guidance from the start was appreciated. I knew … 🐞 Read more about it ➞ ➞ ➞
Ring the bell….once.
Bell: a hollow metal musical instrument, usually cup-shaped with a flared opening, that emits a metallic tone when struck.
This short post may help you understand “ohenro-speak”. Those are words and other references that … 🐞 Read more about it ➞ ➞ ➞
Temple 1
How do I start my pilgrimage? Why am I here? Is the answer as simple as this: I seek to know myself? At this stage of my life, is there more to know?
Somewhat … 🐞 Read more about it ➞ ➞ ➞
Red-crowned cranes in flight
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hayo gozaimasu. Good morning from Japan! That’s right, Japan. Cherry blossoms. Tatami mats. Car manufacturing behemoths. Pearl Harbor. Hiroshima. World War II. Festivals. Manga and anime. Sashimono. Sushi. Tea. Tsunamis. Bullet trains. … 🐞 Read more about it ➞ ➞ ➞