Author: Sudrabfox
Patterns in the city
River Patterns
Rivers are a lifeline for any society and a powerful source of inspiration for poets and writers. Savor these beautiful river quotes to understand how much wisdom a river holds in its water as it flows from one place to another and also gain insight into the emotional attachment man shares with the river.
Bubble-net pattern
Bubble-net feeding is a unique and complex feeding behavior engaged in by humpback whales and Bryde’s whales. It is one of the few surface feeding behaviors that humpback whales are known to engage in. This type of feeding is often done in groups
A Spiritual Journey To The Top Of Mount Koya
Koyasan Japan – Mount Koya (also called Koyasan), both a sacred mountain that also acts as an important pilgrimage site for followers of Shingon Buddhism, is one of Japan’s most significant and well-known religious establishments.
Konpon Daito Pagoda
Konpon Daito was built as a seminary or place to learn the Shingon Mikkyō. It is the oldest two-storied pagoda still standing. The main Buddha who worshipped here is Taizo Dainichi Nyorai. The entire temple grounds are a 3D version of a mandala(Buddhist symbol representing the universe). The Konpon Daito stands in the middle of… Read More Konpon Daito Pagoda
高野山
Mount Koya (高野山, Kōyasan) is the center of Shingon Buddhism. An important Buddhist sect which was introduced to Japan in 805 by Kobo Daishi. Also known as Kukai, one of Japan’s most significant religious figures. A small, secluded temple town has developed around the sect’s headquarters that Kobo Daishi built on Koyasan’s wooded mountaintop. It… Read More 高野山
Best of Culture & Nature
This is the only Chinese traditional park in all of South – East Asia. And it is modeled on the Beijing Summer Palace. As well as on the scenic garden area of the Song Dynasty and Suzhou Gardens.
Chinese garden, Singapore
Inspired By Ancient Song Dynasty Architecture Designed by Taiwanese architect Prof. Yuen-chen Yu and built in 1975. The space is modelled after the northern Chinese imperial style. Of architecture and landscaping, particularly during the Sung dynasty period.
見ぬが花
The saying translates as – Reality cannot compete with imagination. Japans reality can compete with imagination in my humble opinion