Xiamen [Shishi Zen Temple: Pear Blossom Zen Rhyme]

[Shishi Zen Temple: Pear Blossom Zen Rhyme] A thousand-year-old temple hides the charm of spring, and pear blossoms reflect the sound of Buddhist chants. In March, at Shishi Zen Temple, the wind chimes on the eaves dance with the fragrance of flowers, and the plain white pear petals fall between the yellow walls and black tiles, like a poetic scene unfolding in an ink painting. The ancient temple appears more ethereal because of the pear blossoms, and the flowers become more serene because of the zen atmosphere. Stand under the trees, watch the clouds drift past the branches, and listen to the bell ringing over the sea of flowers. Each plain petal seems to tell the zen principle of "the non-duality of form and emptiness," and each wisp of fragrance interprets the philosophy of "quiet beauty as before." There is no need to chase after the flowering season; every spot where fallen petals gather is a place for spiritual practice. 🌼Flowering Season Reminder: It will be ending in mid-March, so don't miss the beautiful spring scenery. 📍Location: Under Lingjiu Mountain, Haicang, Xiamen 📸Photo Guide: Yellow walls and flower shadows, eaves covered with "snow," and a distant view of the bell tower. ✨Zen Surprise: You can find ancient steles and General Qi Jiguang's horse trough in the temple and listen to the legends of the anti-Japanese resistance. May this pear blossom snow brush away the dust from your brows and allow time, amidst the falling petals, to precipitate the clarity within your heart.