On July 10, the special day of 46,000 Days (Shiman Rokusen-nichi), the greatest festival dedicated to Kannon (Avalokiteśvara, the Bodhisattva of Compassion) at Sankouin Temple, I had the privilege of watching a beautiful offering of the Kannon Dance.
As my own offering, I wrote the calligraphy “Namu Kanzeon Bosatsu” (Homage to the Bodhisattva of Compassion) and “Shiman Rokusen-nichi” (46,000 Days).
At Sankouin, I guide international guests through a special experience that combines shojin ryori (traditional Buddhist vegetarian cuisine) with sutra copying (shakyo), serving as the English interpreter as well.
I was deeply moved by the modern Japanese interpretation of the Heart Sutra, accompanied by guitar and piano during the Kannon Dance. It was a truly unforgettable experience.
The sumi-e artist Teisetsu Koyama, with whom I collaborate on Zen calligraphy projects, has also created a beautiful painting of Kannon.
Before the ceremony, I enjoyed the July seasonal shojin ryori. It was light, refreshing, and absolutely delicious.
I am grateful for such a meaningful and inspiring day.
三光院の観世音菩薩最大縁日の昨日、四万六千日での奉納観音舞を拝見しました。
私は南無観世音菩薩と四万六千日と書いて奉納しました。
三光院で、外国人向けに、精進料理とセットの写経コースを開講しています。(通訳含む)
般若心経を現代語で、ギターとピアノ付きの観音舞を拝見できて感激しました。
禅語書道でコラボをお願いしている墨絵の小山さんは観世音菩薩を描かれました。
7月の精進料理をご馳走になりました。爽やかでおいしかったです。


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