We had the wonderful opportunity to clean in the Murin-an garden in Kyoto. Early in the morning after a rainy night the day starting in full sunshine.
The place itself is a cultural monument. Its elaborated design plays with perspectives, evoking feeling of depth, revealing new atmospheres and scenarios when strolling along its winded path.
While cleaning we were allowed to leave the trail. The different types of moos - long, short, dense, fluffy, bright or dark green - where not only pleasing to the eye but felt soft, like a carped, under our feet.
A small river, narrow and wide, winding through the garden constantly changed the sound atmosphere. Close to the waterfall, at the end of the garden, one is fully immersed by the sound of it.
While removing carefully one by one each leaf which felt down, the mind drifts off in tranquil peacefulness. In a meditative state, time disappears leaving one in the moment.
All images were taken at Murin-an garden, Kyoto https://murin-an.jp/en/