The Sound of Falling Flowers: Notes from Fayan Temple

Author: Ming Jie
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Publish Date: 2006-12-01
Features: An ancient temple in Kyoto, carrying too many historical stories and witnessing too many vicissitudes of prosperity, has gradually been forgotten amidst the fast-paced rhythm of life. The author, with beautiful prose, brings it back to the readers. Together with the readers, they revisit its past history, feel its tranquil and secluded atmosphere, and experience the boundless tolerance and magnanimity of Buddhism. Perhaps here, one can not only rediscover memories but also find peace and rest for the soul. Although it is a visit to a Buddhist temple, it is light-hearted yet not solemn, poetic yet not stiff. The beautiful images of the temple's scenery deeply convey the solemnity and transcendent nature of the Buddhist temple, as well as its elegance and serenity.