Take a deep breath, participants in the Blogging from A to Z Challenge.
Breathe in. Breathe out.
We've reached the final letter, Z.
The word Zen has many meanings. I understand that we in the United States don't always use the word "Zen" the way it is meant to be used but my understanding is that the word "Zen" comes from a " school of Mahayana Buddhism asserting that enlightenment can come through meditation and intuition rather than faith."
Perhaps, what better place to pause, sit, and meditate for a while is at the Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens in Delray Beach, Florida, which I had the pleasure of visiting with my spouse in January of 2019.
If you search on their site, you come up with several results of Zen, including a Zen Garden kit for your tabletop. Maybe I'll buy one one day to help me escape from the world's troubles for a few minutes.
In the meantime, here are some photos from my visit. Sit and relax a while. Meditate if you are into that.
Lantern art.
Waterfall.
I hope these photos brought you peace, which we need so much in these times.
My final post, for "Z" day in the 2024 Blogging from A to Z Challenge. My theme for 2024 was: Gardens, History, Art and The Unexpected.
What a lovely place to visit - very calming, I should think.
ReplyDelete...have a peaceful day.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful garden
ReplyDeleteWater features have their own quiet way in the world with their whispers and laughter.
ReplyDeleteI love the word Zen, and I did feel peaceful looking at your photos. Walking through a garden will do that for me.
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely, relaxing place to linger on a visit! Congratulations on yet another A to Z completed!
ReplyDeleteGreat way to end the Challenge! Congratulations!
ReplyDeleteGosh it's pretty there
ReplyDeleteThat looks like a very peaceful place.
ReplyDeleteI've tried to meditate in classes I've attended. I am one to like the idea more than actually doing it. But I do know when I am doing a task where I have time to think I have made some great decisions. So I guess my meditation may be mowing grass.
ReplyDeleteThe pictures are very nice. If I make it to Delray FL, I think I may visit. Bonsai truly interest me.
Congrats on finishing the challenge.
ReplyDeleteThis provided just the Zen relaxation I needed at the end of the A to Z Challenge. Congratulations on completing the 2024 challenge and taking us on such an engaging tour -- and for your many visits/comments on my posts.
ReplyDeleteWonderful place, we would love to hang out there🙏Extra Pawkisses🐾😽💞
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful, peaceful place to visit.
ReplyDeleteGosh - as the others have said ... it looks to be a delightful garden - so calming ... with lots to learn about - cheers Hilary
ReplyDelete