Engaku-ji Temple Gate

The largest of Kamakura’s “five great” Zen temples, deep in trees, Engaku-ji was founded in 1282.

The main hall

Zen house

What a peace!

Little shrine…

…and its Buddha

Hachiman-gu Shrine

Hachiman shrines are dedicated to the God of War. This one was built [...]

“In the case of archery, the hitter and the hit are no longer two opposing objects, but one reality.”  Eugen Herrigel

The art of shooting an arrow

Be in the moment

Empty your mind

Inhale, find your centre

One pointed mind

Exhale, let go your being

Meditate

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Just before practice

Practice practice

…and now proper noddles tempura