#connectwithnature

Place - Ryoanji Garden,(Temple of the Dragon at Peace) is a Zen temple located in northwest Kyoto, Japan. The Ryōan-ji garden is considered one of the finest surviving examples of kare-sansui ("dry landscape") A calm sense of serenity, along with an abject desire for meditation, inner discovery, and spirituality, is what best defines Zen gardens. Inspired by the minimalist gardens of age-old Buddhist and Chinese traditions, Zen gardens have slowly but surely permeated into all forms of Japanese cultural space. Often termed as ‘dry gardens’ or ‘Kare-sansui’ in the original Japanese, Zen gardens exclusively lack all forms of vegetation, to symbolize the state of a calm mind which is devoid of all unnecessary thoughts. Zen gardens today can be found all over the world. As a much sought after place for meditation and escaping the stress of daily life, Zen gardens are being designed in numerous ways to bring about greater spiritual effects. Situated inside the Ryōan-ji Zen Temple in Kyoto, Japan. The temple and it’s gardens are listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. 248 squares of highly polished white gravel along with fifteen stones of different sizes constitute the garden. These are carefully arranged in five groups – one of five stones, two of three each and the last two with 2 stones each. The stones are placed so that the entire composition cannot be seen at once from the veranda. At best, only fourteen boulders are visible from any angle. It is proclaimed that one may only attain enlightenment if they are able to see all fifteen boulders at once. There are several theories put forward related to the symbolism of the garden. Some argue that it represent islands in a stream, while others believe it represents swimming baby tigers or peaks of mountains. Realistically, it’s a composition which encourages meditation, peace and a way to connect to the nature . . . . Photograph via Aesthete Label Pinterest #art #nature #beauty #zen #mindfulness #mindfulliving #Japan #japanesegarden #zengarden #meditation #peace #selfcare #traveltheworld #connectwithnature #japaneseart #japaneseculture #japanesedesign #mindbodyspirit #yoga #aesthetelabel https://www.instagram.com/p/CMyDVI4nCj2/?igshid=92fwslk5s6oy

A few shots from our 8+ mile hike last weekend. Perfect temperature, a little rain, and a ton of gorgeous scenery! . #hiking #nature #lakecomomontana #bitterrootvalley #bitterrootmountains #lakehike #naturewalk #getoutside #outdoors #waterfalls #breathtakingviews #naturephotography #connectwithnature #freshair #walkinthewoods #mountainair #rainyhike #bigskycountry #montanalife #montanaliving #montana #406 #canonphotography #canonrebelt7 (at Lake Como Bitteroot National Forest) https://www.instagram.com/p/CQjIX3cHjg3/?utm_medium=tumblr

Foot of Mt. Hotaka Oshita Tojiro, Japanese artist, 1870-1911 [artist] 47.5 x 67.5 cm. Japanese 1907 Repository: National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo HOLLIS number: 8000908343

If you could be any color on the rainbow, which would you choose? 🌈💦 #ichoosegreen 🌱🦠🌵🐢🤢#rainbowvomit #connectwithnature (at Cataratas Del Iguazú, Misiones, Argentina) https://www.instagram.com/p/CCQ1z01Fyt-/?igshid=sx2w656z7qed

This photograph by @monique_rdz takes our breathe away! The lovely @edensheaven wearing our Adelaide skirt in Cinnamon (also available in black and cream) paired with our Ellis Henley (also available in Black). #sistersoftheblackmoon #sotbm #inspirationstation #goddess #connectwithnature #horsemedicine https://www.instagram.com/p/B1A0wdKhxQg/?igshid=1wt99hsz8onuy