Saihoji Temple——Japan Kyoto

Japan's temple belongs to the Rinzai sect of Tenryuji Temple in Japan. It is located in Matsuo Jingan Valley, Nishikyo-ku, Kyoto City, with the mountain name of Hongyin Mountain and also known as Koke Temple. The main statue is Amitabha Buddha. This temple was originally a villa of the legendary figure Prince Shotoku in the Asuka period. In the Nara period, the monk Gyoki built a temple here, initially called "Western Temple", and worshipped Amitabha Buddha. In the Heian period, the studying monk Kukai held a release ceremony here. When the Zen master Muchuan Shoseki took over, the temple name "Western" was changed to "Saiho", which comes from a sentence left by the founder of Zen, Bodhidharma: "The patriarch came from the west, and the five leaves are in full bloom." Kyoto's most famous Saiho-ji Temple, the inconspicuous moss in the eyes of ordinary people, can become a dominant force after being allowed to grow for 500 years. It is said that only 100 people are received every day, because too many people will prevent the moss from growing. Lin Daiyu likes moss, this shade-loving plant symbolizes loneliness. Steve Jobs loved it here, and it is said that he meditated here and realized the essence of the dry landscape of dream windows and sparse stones. Moss was originally something from the countryside, but it is actually extremely difficult to cultivate. It needs sunlight and water, but cannot be exposed to the sun or soaked excessively. It seems generous but is actually delicate, and everything needs to be just right. It is fortunate to have the chance to see it with your own eyes here, and be grateful for all the good luck.