FROM THE GARDEN OF ZEN: February 2023

February 11, 2023

The evening sky: Zaimokuza-beach

The evening sun is sinking in the distance over the horizon, sending out dull golden flashes that make the sky, the clouds and the surface of the sea glow in different shades of vermilion.

The coldness and dryness of the clear winter air magically create the ever-changing seascape filled with different golden lights before nightfall.

The sparkling surface of the winter sea is constantly rippling as if it were the eternal heartbeats of the universe to which I belong.

The chilly sea breeze is touching my cheek and the low murmur of the surf is surrounding me like the tenderhearted whisper of the sea spreading out endlessly before my eyes.

By the water's edge: Yuigahama-beach

The surface of the sea is waving to sparkle without a break, and the clouds in the sky are constantly changing their shapes and flowing away. The low-pitched sounds of the waves and sea winds vibrate at the water's edge continuously.

While we stand on the seashore and gaze out to the seascape stretching out beyond the horizon, the sorrows and agonies of our souls are washed away and our innocence of childhood is restored by the wonder of the sea in the passing moment.

The setting sun: Zaimokuza-beach

The brilliant light of the sinking sun is illuminating the countless scattered clouds high above the sea, which are flowing off gradually in the pale winter sky in the sacred shape of Suzaku (red Chinese phoenix) with its fully outstretched wings.

The ever-changing rays of the sun continue to penetrate into the cold evening sky just before the arrival of nightfall.

The dark shining surface of the sea and the slowly drifting clouds in the dusky blue sky show me the ever-metamorphosing wonder of the sunset glow.

This seascape reveals the secret glory of this planet earth which I can encounter only once this time.