All is vanity 一切皆空
露の命 はかなきものを 朝夕に 生きたるかぎり 逢ひ見てしがな
小野 小町 (825 – 900) 続後撰和歌集
Life of dew a fleeting glance morning and evening as long as live want to meet
Ono no Komachi (825 – 900) Shokugosen Wakashū
The self is opened.
白露も 時雨もいたく もる山は 下葉残らず 色づきにけり
紀 貫之 (872 – 945) 古今和歌集
White dew and a lot drizzle in the mountain all fallen leaves had colored
Ki no Tsurayuki (872 – 945) Kokin Wakashū
Consciousness is at the mercy of flow.
秋の夜の 露をば露と 置きながら 雁の涙や 野辺を染むらむ
壬生 忠岑 (898 – 920) 古今和歌集
Of autumn night dew itself while leave them tears of goose dye the field
Mibu no Tadamine (898 – 920) Kokin Wakashū
"禅" (zen). It is translated as zen.
This character is written by Kanzi, Semi-cursive script.
Etymology : Phono-semantic compound
semantic 示 (show) + phonetic 単 (sole)
単 is expressed that live now in this moment.
Zen state of mind.
正 法 眼 蔵
Shō bō gen zō
身心脱落 只管打坐
Come to naught a body and a heart, and merely sit down earnestly.
仏道をならふといふは 自己をならふ也
A meaning to learn a way of Hotoke is to learn myself.
自己をならふといふは 自己を忘るる也
A meaning to learn myself is to forget myself.
自己を忘るるといふは 万法に証せらるる也
A meaning to forget myself is to obey providence of the Nature.
万法に証せらるるといふは 自己の身心および他己の身心をして脱落せしむるなり
A meaning to obey providence of the Nature is to make mind and body of my own, and mind and body of another person emptiness.
この心あながちに切なるもの とげずといふことなきなり
If own heart desires it earnestly toward the aim, you will accomplish any kind of thing.
The last sentence encourages me.
The self-knowledge is the most difficult theme.
It is forever.
しかもかくのごとくなりといへども、花は愛惜にちり、草は棄嫌におふるのみなり
Various phenomena and events may occur in this world.
However, the flower will be scattered while mourn its leave.
Even if the weed is disliked, it's grow thick still more.
The human being is often at a loss, but the Nature will plainly change regardless of them.
ありと見て 手にはとられず 見ればまた ゆくへもしらず 消えしかげろふ
紫 式部 (978 – 1025) 源氏物語
i can see but can't touch try to see again don't know whereabouts disappeared mirage
Murasaki Shikibu (978 – 1025) The Tale of Genji
Yes. From 1,000 years ago, the Japanese might understand it.
真実は無い。もし真実をみたというのであれば、それは真実ではない。
鈴木 大拙 (1870 - 1966)
There isn't the truth. It's not true if you got the truth.
Daisetsu Teitaro Suzuki (1870 - 1966)
Bonitas tomas de ese rocío matinal, que pases un feliz sábado.
ReplyDeleteYour pictures are again WONDERFUL Ruma,
ReplyDeletemy compliments.
Greetings from Holland, Joop
http://joopzandfotografie.blogspot.nl
I welcome you very warmly!
ReplyDeleteI admire your beautiful pictures mako.
It is difficult to take a picture of a drop of dew.
You made it.
Quotes very informative.
I send greetings.
Lucia
Hello Ruma, your pictures are so very beautiful, I like it.☺
ReplyDeleteHave a great weekend, all the best
many ♥greetings♥ from Germany
Crissi
superbe fotografii! incredibila picatura de apa! multumesc!
ReplyDeleteMagnifique comme chaque fois !
ReplyDeleteYour pictures are very interesting. I like it. You write beautiful quotes. I greet you.
ReplyDeleteFragile équilibre,comme nos vies....
ReplyDeleteCałkowite zen. Na ostatnim zdjęciu nawet tęcza się pokazała. Super!
ReplyDeleteUna elocuente gota de rocío.
ReplyDeleteMuy hermosas,
Felicitaciones.
I've always loved the drops that hang from the branches. As a child I spent my time watching in the drops, the garden upside down ... a wonderful post to reflect on the true essence.
ReplyDeleteWarm greetings,Rita.
They smell of life these images full of color and scent of morning.
ReplyDeleteA beauty of pictures full of peace and relaxation.
Hugs and kisses.
Your photos are outstanding and so clear. I also like all your quotations – living in the moment is very important.
ReplyDeleteA single dew drop
ReplyDeletehanging precariously
reflects our whole world.
Thank you, Ruma.
Unas fotografías llenas de belleza
ReplyDeletey sensibilidad. Me gusta!!!
Saludos, Ángel
木洩れ日の中で、揺るぐ事無くまっすぐに外に向かう一本の葉先と一滴の露。なんとも凛々しい姿です。
ReplyDeleteGreen Tomato
The world in dew drop, your pictures are magical.!
ReplyDeleteHermosas imágenes y enriquecedoras palabras.
ReplyDeleteUna gota de agua se puede ver, pero si la tocas no se puede ver de nuevo ¡gran verdad!
Me gusta esta filosofía de vida.
Un abrazo, Ruma.
Beautiful images and enriching words.
A drop of water can be seen, but if you play you can see again true!
I like this way of life.
A hug, Ruma.
Hermosas fotografías, bellas gotas de rocío que temblando se mecen en las hojas...hermosos y poéticos pensamientos
ReplyDeleteRuma me encantó..es muy hermoso lo que compartes
Unn fuerte abrazo , Cristina
I love these photos! So sweety!:)
ReplyDeleteRuma, there is a verse in the christian Bible that says, "All is vanity, and that is like chasing the wind."
ReplyDelete物思う秋にふさわしいとてもsimpleでdeepなポストですね。さまざまな和歌を丁寧に紹介して下さってありがとうございます。秋の日々をお健やかに。
ReplyDelete正法眼蔵には、こんな意味の事が書かれていたのですね。私も”この心あながちに切なるもの....."に、すがりたいです。ある知り合いが言ってたのですが、私はなにもできないけれど、ただひたすらに祈ったら、夢がかなったと。
ReplyDeleteHave a nice day!
ReplyDeleteI love this kind of photos. Great.
· hugs
· CR · & · LMA ·
Beautiful pictures of zen state of mind. I really like the colors.
ReplyDeleteI am now enjoying the zen sense these images. hug
This is such a beautiful post, with lovely words and the pictures are also endearing. Very well put together, I always love spending time here. Have a nice day Ruma :)
ReplyDeleteHi Ruma...
ReplyDeleteBeautyfull close-up pictures of the
rain drops..great scharpnes en lightning!!
complimentes..
grtz Nieske
Ruma - beautiful thoughtful post - thanks for the poetry and the philosophy and the images that remind us of simplicity and clarity. B
ReplyDeleteHola Ruma tus composiciones son preciosas. Me encanta tu blog.
ReplyDeleteMy son is in Japan now. He is working there. Life is like that..
No word has the right meaning to express how beautiful everything is around here...
ReplyDeleteGod bless you,my friend Ruma!!
Thank you!
Hugs!
Que belleza de fotografías Ruma, me encantan.
ReplyDeleteEsta es una relajante entrada, llena de Paz.
Gracias por acercarnos esta interesante Caligrafía. Espero te vaya todo bien.
Un abrazo desde Mérida -España-.
Ramón
Como uma gota de diamante!!!
ReplyDeleteBoa Noite!
Ótima quarta-feira!
Beijinhos.
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Hello Ruma! Thanks for sharing the beautiful pictures and the soul stirring poetry.
ReplyDelete真実は見えないものと思っていましたが、このポストを見ながら、これらの露のように輝いているが複雑な世のしくみや人間関係で感知されずに消えてしまっているのではと思いました。
ReplyDeleteHa Ruma,prachtige foto,s
ReplyDeletewater druppels als parels zo mooi.
Mooie woorden
nu leven in dit moment.
Fijn weekend een groet Christiene.
Ha Ruma, beautiful pictures, s
water drops like pearls so beautiful.
nice words
live in the moment.
Nice weekend a greeting Christiene.
Outstanding and breathtaking pictures, dear friend of mine, so wonderful drops of dew..! :)
ReplyDeleteA delicadeza da vida espelhada em uma gotícula, a vida é simples assim tão frágil e tão bela para quem sabe apreciar...
ReplyDeleteLinda imagens ,
Desejo-lhe um lindo final de semana.
beijos
Joelma
A delicadeza da vida espelhada em uma gotícula, a vida é simples assim tão frágil e tão bela para quem sabe apreciar...
ReplyDeleteLinda imagens ,
Desejo-lhe um lindo final de semana.
beijos
Joelma
Beautiful image ... look like a diamond!
ReplyDeleteGood Sunday Ruma
A hug.
A tiny drop of water, a miracle for us to admire.
ReplyDeleteImpresionante la belleza que puede contener una simple gota de agua
ReplyDeleteAbrazos!!!
Preciosas fotos de esas delicadas gotas de agua.
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Ruma, your photos and words are very beautiful. I am amazed how you have captured the simple beauty of the leaves and detail in your photos.
ReplyDeleteThe drops of water on the green reflect so much peace. My heart wants to create a Zen garden one day. You have inspired me to do so.
Thank you and autumn blessings.
Jo. x
hello
ReplyDeleteinspiring thoughts
beautiful images
thank you for sharing your heart through your art
Gotas da Natureza...Excelentes fotografias....
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Gotas da Natureza...Excelentes fotografias....
ReplyDeleteCumprimentos
Bonjour Ruma..
ReplyDeleteI just love this post , the simplicity , the clarity of this water drop , like a spirit of light..
The last one with a little star on the side , is a pure beauty ,..
you enchanting my soul , thank you :)
I send you Ruma my best thoughts..
Maravilhoso tudo aqui. Obrigada pela visita. Vou voltar para apreciar cada beleza daqui.
ReplyDeleteBoa tarde.
ReplyDelete¸.•°♡彡Ótimo sábado!
♡♫° ·.Bom fim de semana!
Beijinhos.
¸.•°❤❤⊱
Podobają mi sie cytaty i Twoje wspaniałe zdjecia ulotnych kropli wody. Pozdrawiam.
ReplyDeleteI like the quotes and your wonderful pictures ephemeral water drops. Yours.
Astonishing photos, Ruma! Congratulations!
ReplyDeleteHello Ruma, such peace inside a drop of water! Thanks for so beautiful photos!
ReplyDeleteHave a wonderful weekend!
Love from Portugal,
Ana Love Craft
www.lovecraft2012.blogspot.com
Beautiful pictures! Calligraphy is also an art.
ReplyDeleteI'm in love with these photos! Compliments!:)
ReplyDeleteRumaaaaaaaaaaaaaa esas gotas der agua en una foto es maravillosa,el ojo del lente y la inspiración fantástica,abrazos grandes
ReplyDeleteWonderful photos, especially the first - how easy th drop 'hovers' below the leaf ...
ReplyDeleteBeautiful pictures.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful captures with the spectacle of nature shining through it. Your writing fills the heart with joy to start this new day :) Have a nice week Ruma :)
ReplyDeleteDropped in accidentally and was enchanted by haiku. I love them and often quote them on my blog. A bit surprised that Basho was not there.
ReplyDeleteYour blog is a place where beauty lives. Wonderful photographs.
ReplyDeleteA warm greeting
Wonderfull, best regard from Belgium
ReplyDeleteWonder photos! Very well caught!
ReplyDeleteI love your photos and your prospects. hug
Very calming images. :)
ReplyDeleteI like nice people who do nice things. This photograph is absolutely beautiful and stunning, The love of nature.
ReplyDeleteOui, la Nature est le premier des joaillers du monde , capable de nous offrir les plus précieux bijoux. Il faut avoir parfois des yeux de poète pour comprendre cela. Bravo pour tes magnifiques photos.
ReplyDeleteAmicalement,
Roger
Sono sempre molto belle le tue fotografie, complimenti. Una felice giornata a Te...ciao
ReplyDeleteGorgeous shots! Wonderful drops of water!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing, Ruma!
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Have a great weekend.
Magníficas fotos! Que limpidez e que delicadeza! Gosto da escrita. Parabéns pelo blog. Um abraço de Portugal.
ReplyDeleteMaria Emília
Great pictures!
ReplyDeleteGreetings from Germany
Bonjour Ruma
ReplyDeleteVos photos sont très sobres et méditatives dans l'esprit du haïku que j'affectionne beaucoup.
Mon Blog " La Pierre et la Plume " jeanpierreaudren.blogspot.fr
Bien amicalement
Ruma, tiempo que no te visitaba. Bellas fotos y esos pensamientos sobre la verdad, muy inspirados. Abrazos.
ReplyDeleteHi Ruma, what a beautiful photos!!! A big WOW, the last one has captured the sun and it bursts out again, really in the blink of an eye taken.
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing
Hugs Yolanda
Hi Ruma! Long time not was here in your blog! Very impresive photo!
ReplyDeletePlease welcome in my new blog of my art! ;)
Hello Ruma
ReplyDeleteSorry I dint pass to read you before, but I been away for a week.
Beautiful photos lovely words, thank you.
Love Ambar
Beautiful, magical photography!
ReplyDeleteYour pictures are amazing
ReplyDeleteGreetings
彡♡♡♫° ·.
ReplyDeleteBom domingo! Boa semana!
Beijinhos.
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I wish you a good weekend.
ReplyDeletea hug
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ReplyDeleteOlá, amiga!
º°✿✿彡
Bom fim de semana!
Beijinhos do Brasil.
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Tus vistas fotográficas son preciosas Ruma . Realmente las gotas de rocío son bellas y elocuentes.
ReplyDeleteSaludos.
Ruma, lo puedo decirle otra cosas... !Preciosas fotografías! Me place venir a su casa.
ReplyDeleteGracias por traernos su cultura
Con ternura
Sor.Cecilia
So beautiful :)
ReplyDeleteGreetings from Italy!!!
ReplyDeleteThank you for your wonderful post!
ReplyDeleteNice weekend and ♥-greetings from afar
Crissi
I loved the Haikus. Thanks Ruma! And brilliant dew pictures. Have a great weekend!
ReplyDeleteAwesome pic... Enjoyed it
ReplyDeleteゴージャス!
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