I honestly do not know much about the teachings of Buddha or the man himself.
However I do envy his peaceful demeanor and thoughtful sayings...
on communication...
“A dog is not considered a good dog because he is a good barker. A man is not considered a good man because he is a good talker.”
on roadkill...
“You cannot travel the path until you have become the path itself”
on relationships...
“He who loves 50 people has 50 woes; he who loves no one has no woes.”
and inspiration...
“Life is suffering.”
Representations of Buddha always seem so tranquil and relaxed. Needless to say, I would buy his brand of loungewear.
Last weekend we decided to visit the largest Buddha statue in Japan.
It is an astonishing 120 meters tall (394 ft)!
There is also a garden and animal park around the statue...
a much smaller model of the head
some very eager fish
When entering the Buddha you must remove your shoes and walk into a room. Suddenly, the lights will go out and a guide will provide information. This is supposed to relax you and provide a sense of peace before entering. Instead, Staci's nails were digging into my arm as I tried to remember how to say “we changed our minds” in Japanese.
After a two-minute eternity the doors opened and we explored the rest of the Buddha.
a big toe
the view from Buddha's chest
“When you realize how perfect everything is you will tilt your head back and laugh at the sky”
-Buddha
