The ink dark moon
Posted in Things that remain mysterious
It’s true, the wind blows terribly here.
But moonlight also leaks
between the roof planks
of this ruined house.
– Izumi Shikibu (translated by Jane Hirshfield)
Sabi
Posted in Things that remain mysterious, Things worth being
Kirei sabi – refined beauty and lonliness
Kirei suki – taste for refined beauty
Sabi – lonliness, lonely beauty
Yugen – mystery and depth
ancient and modern
Posted in Tea
These sand sculptures are found at the entrance to the Kamigamo Shinto Shrine in Kyoto. It is said they represent two holy trees that once welcomed spirits to the shrine in the early Hein period (794 to 1185.)
Based on these amazing sculptures, modern artist Yuri Kinoshita created an intriguing table top set for making tea.
