Soto Iconography?

[Geika]

I had always internally understood what the broken pine needle meant, but it is interesting to read where it ACTUALLY sprang up from. It's a nice sentiment. Some unsavory moments, but always whole.

Gassho

Sat today, lah

[Kakunen]

Candles from Head Temple Eiheiji, Kakunen?

On the question of the "Broken Pine Needles," some -very- interesting responses from Soto teachers at the SZBA. Here are three:





And the next story is very neat ...



Gassho, J

STLah

Jundo

Thank you for your comment.I make a mistake to understand.

My English is not good.I keep on practice everyday.

This is chopstick of Eihei-ji, 1st temple at Soto sect.

Can I pick up pine needle by chopstick?

Gassho
Sat today
Kakunen

[Chishou]

Does anyone know if one can purchase this as a wall scroll?

Nine bows,
Chishou
Sat


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[Jundo]

Does anyone know if one can purchase this as a wall scroll?

Nine bows,
Chishou
Sat


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Taigu finding one from an Osaka shop or Japan web page (he buys Buddhist good frequently) is your best bet.

Gassho J

stlah