Zen Exhibition

This section features summer flowers and scenes photographed during the months of June, July, and August at Kyoto’s Rinzai and Obaku temples. The photos are shown with the permission of Mizuno Katsuhiko, a photographer famous for his pictures of temples, shrines, town houses, and other scenes typical of the ancient capital of Kyoto.

The photos may not be reprinted without written permission.

Japanese Iris, on the grounds of Ryoan-ji

Japanese Linden Tree, in front of the Founder’s Hall at Kennin-ji

Sal Tree, on the grounds of Torin-in, a subtemple of Myoshin-ji

Hydrangea, on the grounds of Sairai-in, a subtemple of Kennin-ji

Water Lily, on the grounds of Kennin-ji

Chinese Bellflower, on the grounds of Konpuku-ji

Crape Myrtle, on the grounds of Nanzen-ji

Summer clouds over Kodai-ji

Althea, on the grounds of Kennin-ji

Althea, on the grounds of Tofuku-ji　

Bush Clover, on the grounds of Tentoku-in, a subtemple of Tofuku-ji