Regrettable News etc

Yesterday, Mr. Ekiho Miyazaki, the "78th Kanjyu" of Eiheiji temple, died at 106 years old. Perhaps, he was the most famous zen monk in Japan, except historical characters. So far, NHK made feature programs about him at least 2 times as far as I know.



I watched the DVD of those TV programs when I suffered from serious decease. I couldn't sleep because I was worry about my future, but when I was watching them, I could sleep. His words are very thoughtful. "平気でおれる時は平気でおったらええんや。(When you can be unconcerned, you should be unconcerned.)" was impressive for me. His life was a "text book" for my Zen study. I wanted to meet him but it became impossible. It is Regrettable,,,,.



He was a monk who can explain about Buddhism by one's life. He was respected by many people and he was with a sense of humor. He was the crown-jewel of Japan, I think.



Japan became one of largest countries with an established reputation. However, culture can decline even if civilization flourished. I hope his death is not on the decline of culture.



By the way, my family is not behavers of Zen buddhism, we are Tendai buddhism's ones since 8th or 9th century. I still didn't go new year's visit to a temple. 不動明王(Acalanatha) expels evil for me. Hmm, I am thinking how I should make a wish this year. For better luck? prosperous business? accomplishment of my study? Hmm... Maybe what Acalanatha should expel is my want. Haha.



Have a nice sunday.



It is a photo of Ryoanji-temple.



In Ryoanji, there is a temple called "Seigen-in". There, you can eat Yudofu and Shojin-ryori-dishes. Seigenin's ones are one of most delicious dishes for me. I recommend you to eat them if you want to eat Japanese dishes at Kyoto because it costed me only 3,800 yen or so. If kitchener is same person, you can eat one one most delicious Japanese dishes, I'm sure. However, one Canadian boy ate them unappetizingly. Haha.