Vanavaccha
The color of blue-dark clouds, glistening,
cooled with the waters
of clear-flowing streams
covered with ladybugs:
…those rocky crags
…refresh me.
I shared this poem on my own blog on Friday, but loved it so much, I’d like to share it here as well.
It’s taken from the Theragatha, a collection of 264 poems in which the early monks recount their struggles and accomplishments along the path to enlightenment.
Published by Ox Herder
My name is Joseph Bengivenni but I usually go by the moniker Ox Herder online.
I’m a Canadian artist, photographer, and writer who has been living in Korea since 2005. During that time, I developed a deep appreciation for Korea’s mountains and the ‘Sansa’, Mountain Temples, found within them.
In recent years, I’ve focused my efforts on documenting Korea’s official list of traditional temples and hermitages. Of the 991 on the list, I’ve currently visited 560 of them. I consider it my life-long pilgrimage. Follow me here or @oxherder.photography on Instagram as I continue this ongoing journey.
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Gorgeous. Thank you Joseph.
(Sorry I’m still unable to post – just too busy! But thank YOU for all your wonderful posts mate!)
Quite gorgeous, as Marcus says.
On the other hand i always get stressed by mountains in front of me , having the feeling i have to run and climb them to finally get a clear view around. maybe it is because my zodiac sign is ‘balance’ – an air element;)
you’d be pleased to find there’s a cable car that brings you nearly to the top of that hill.
the main peak is a long, long hike though! ^_^
what about a seaside next time? =
Sure! ^_^