Wandering Through Kyoto: Myoshinji Temple

Although I didn't know how the bus system worked, my friend and I somehow found our way to Kyoto.

Last time I went to Kyoto, it was FREEZING cold, so this time I went well prepared. I think I overdid it, because I was hot this time.

The garden paths feel so poetic.

This was one huge temple! There was an awesome dragon painting on the ceiling inside. These temples were built in 1654....amazing.

A Zen Goddess. First time to see one.

Cranes painted on a panel door by a famous artist...but I forgot who.

Another Zen Goddess. I like these better than the regular buddhas.

A bell tower?

Cemetary. They had a lot of the wooden panels placed in the back...maybe they're for good luck?

"Geta" sandels for the monks I think.

I love these bamboo water holes. They're so aesthetically beautiful.

Feels like walking through a poem.

A dry sand garden. It was absolutely quiet here.

Can you believe a gardener was actually stabbing ONE leaf at a time, to pick up all the leaves in the garden? And more leaves just kept coming down as he was picking each leaf up....talk about patience!!