Jun 262012
Land’s End
Legion of Honor
The stone reads: We are grateful, as we stand facing this monument, for the infinite gifts of heaven and earth. We recognize once again the true fundamental of the human should that pursues the truth, implements the good, creates beauty, and renews his will to step forward. This way brings about peace in mind and on earth by mutual understanding, encouragement and help. It was in this spirit that this monument was built.
April 1, 1984
In recognition of the continued quest for world peace by all people.
Great Nature by
Bundo Shunkai
This piece is owned by the San Francisco Parks and Recreation Department. According to a Japanese Encyclopedia, Bundo Shunkai (1878-1970) was a Calligrapher and Buddhist monk, Sojo (bishop) of the Tendai sect. He was a student of Nishikawa Shundo. His style was flexible yet firm.
If only that were always the truth! A lovely monument.
Inspiring words on that monument — more people need to read them. Congrats on your new blog — it’s definitely more “grown up”! I like the bigger format for the photos.
p.s. I think your clock here needs adjusting. 🙂
Congratulations on moving on up! This site is amazing!
The soft flow of the calligraphy seems to defy the fact it is sculpted in stone.
A very nice selection of memorial stones. I like the look of your new blog! Very grown up. 😉
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