The well known complex which includes the golden pavilion and the surrounding garden from Kinkaku-ji, Kyoto was designed to symbolically represent the paradise of Amida Buddha, so each element has its on deep spiritual meaning…
An interesting example are the 4 stones creating a line in front of the golden pavilion. They are known as Yodomari-ishi and are symbolizing… a sailboat, anchored near the pavilion before sailing towards the Isle of Eternal Life…
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