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Saihō-ji (西芳寺) is a Rinzai Zen Buddhist temple in Matsuo, Nishikyō Ward, Kyoto, Japan.The temple, which is famed for its moss garden, is commonly referred to as "Koke-dera" (苔寺), meaning "moss temple", while the formal name is "Kōinzan Saihō-ji" (洪隠山西芳寺).
The moss garden at the Saihō-ji temple in Kyoto, started in 1339. Japanese gardens (日本庭園, nihon teien) are traditional gardens whose designs are accompanied by Japanese aesthetics and philosophical ideas, avoid artificial ornamentation, and highlight the natural landscape.
A light and moisture gradient at the Kokedera moss garden, Saihō-ji temple, Kyoto, Japan. Note multiple different moss types. The mosses can live in a broader range of habitats than the flowering plants can. Different species of mosses have very different needs, and needs quite different from flowering plants.
Ryōan-ji (late 16th century) in Kyoto, Japan, a famous example of a Zen garden A mountain, waterfall, and gravel "river" at Daisen-in (1509–1513). The Japanese dry garden (枯山水, karesansui) or Japanese rock garden, often called a Zen garden, is a distinctive style of Japanese garden.
Sanzen-in (三千院) is a Tendai school monzeki temple in Ōhara, Kyoto, Japan. The Heian period triad of Amida Nyorai flanked by attendants is a National Treasure. [1] [2] Sanzenin Temple is the main attraction of the rural town of Ohara, which is located about an hour north of central Kyoto.
Saihō-ji (西芳寺) a.k.a. "Moss temple" (苔寺, Koke-dera) Buddhist temple (Rinzai Zen) 8th century - Heian period Nishikyō-ku, Kyoto: The temple was primarily constructed to honor Amitabha, and is famed for its moss garden. Over 120 types of moss are present in the two-tiered garden, resembling a beautiful green carpet with many subtle ...
A moss lawn in a temple garden in Kyoto, Japan The moss garden at the Bloedel Reserve, Bainbridge Island, Washington State. Main article: Moss lawn Moss is often considered a weed in grass lawns, but is deliberately encouraged to grow under aesthetic principles exemplified by Japanese gardening .
Ryogen-in. Ryōgen-in (龍源院) is a subtemple of the Daitoku-ji Buddhist complex, located in Kita-ku, Kyoto, Japan.It was constructed in 1502. There are five gardens adjoining the abbot's residence, including Totekiko (claimed to be the smallest Japanese rock garden), Isshi-dan, Koda-tei, and Ryogin-tei (a moss-covered garden which is claimed to be the oldest garden in Daitoku-ji, and has ...