A natural mind is peaceful and a peaceful mind brings clarity.
The water of the chozubachi is scooped with a shaku (ladle) and used for the purification purposes by the attendants of the tea ceremony.
(Source here)
Breathing deeply and reading...
Until tomorrow,
I'm taking today a little easier, too. Wishing you a beautiful afternoon my friend! Sweet hugs, Diane
ReplyDeleteI love those moments Diane and guard them preciously!
DeleteKeep cool in the hot Florida weather,
I would love one of these in my garden, rocks and moving water so restful.
ReplyDeleteMerle...........
We have lived on 3 continents Merle and always added a little pond, fountain or birdbath in our gardens...It is as you said, so peaceful...Japanese gardens however are unique in that regard...I marveled at all those little oasis in the middle of cities and loved to discover shrines in the countryside...Bliss!
DeleteWhat wonderful and true words. Thankyou for sharing them, they make me feel peaceful just reading them.
ReplyDeleteAnd then some words I have never heard of! It all looks very restful and peaceful, a rare oasis in such a busy world.
Gill xx
Someone once told me the Japanese take a little of everything in the world and makes it better...but it is their patience and their priorities I found the most captivating...home, garden, family, work...the old next to the new...everything blends subtly with perfection. Very nice!
DeleteWonderful photo and I am with you ~ Nature and peace ~ does work! ~ xoxox
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