CD 406 : Yakushi Nyorai Temples 33-35

Temples 33, 34, 35 to Yakushi Nyorai, the Buddha of Healing and Medicine.

http://www.onmarkproductions.com/html/yakushi.shtml

MANTRA IN JAPANESE

おん　ころころ　せんだり　まとうぎ　そわか

On Korokoro Sendari Matōgi Sowaka

Simplified Trans.= Om. Heal Heal Hail to You

http://chevrefeuillescarpediem.blogspot.com/2014/02/carpe-diem-406-to-catch-up-on-our.html

revering healing

respected Buddha tells all

fear not, I am here

kaeru hops slowly then sits

before my feet, waits quietly

fear not, I am here

I chant, Om, Heal Heal (breath, then)

Hail to you. (repeat...)

©JP/davh

Note:

kaeru = frog, return in Japanese

Also is a lucky symbol and related to travelers

kaeru is my companion guide on this journey

We are both ...female :)

CD : 405 : Zenjibuji Temple 32

http://chevrefeuillescarpediem.blogspot.com/2014/02/carpe-diem-405-zenjibuji-temple-32.html

enjoying this road -

seasons will arrive and change

frogs burrow in mud

to run from danger, escape

the harsh howling winter wind

frogs burrow in mud -

kaeru sleeps in the pocket

near my pilgrim heart

©JP/davh  

Note:

kaeru = frog, return in Japanese

Also is a lucky symbol and related to travelers

kaeru is my companion guide on this journey

We are both ...female :)

CD Special 78 St. James

http://chevrefeuillescarpediem.blogspot.com/2014/02/carpe-diem-special-78-pilgrimage-to.html

a deck is spread there -

secrets in a humble stack

truth unfolds slowly

kaeru hops on the child’s

game - laughter harmonizes

truth unfolds slowly

as a frog kisses the queen

of hearts two faces

often we only see one

side of nature reflected

we shield sensitive

hearts seeking the hidden truth

fearing the worst news

forgetting the silent prayer

of the speechless animals

fearing the worst news

kaeru just croaks, pips and chirps;

magical music

©JP/davh          2.19.14

Note:

kaeru = frog, return in Japanese

Also is a lucky symbol and related to travelers

kaeru is my companion guide on this journey

We are both ...female :)

CD 404 Chikurinji Temple 31

http://chevrefeuillescarpediem.blogspot.com/2014/02/carpe-diem-404-chikurinji-temple-31.html

with a joyful hop

another arrival begs

a new simple chant

kaeru courageously sings

of love lost and found in sound

a new simple chant

reflecting unseen rainbows

coloring the world

©JP/davh                     2.18.14

Note:

kaeru = frog, return in Japanese

Also is a lucky symbol and related to travelers

kaeru is my companion guide on this journey

We are both ...female :)

CD : 403: Zenrakuji Temple 30

http://chevrefeuillescarpediem.blogspot.com/2014/02/carpe-diem-403-zenrakuji-temple-30.html

in the dawning light

the temple guard dogs greet us

soft growls resonate

as if harmonizing chant

calling the soul sun within

soft growls resonate

kaeru blinks at the stone eyes

seeing the depth there

in the living carved stone guards

where some might see ghosts of life

seeing the depth there

imagining one long breath

as I hold my own

©JP/davh      

Note:

kaeru = frog, return in Japanese

Also is a lucky symbol and related to travelers

kaeru is my companion guide on this journey

We are both ...female :)

CD 402 Kokobunji Temple 29

http://chevrefeuillescarpediem.blogspot.com/2014/02/carpe-diem-402-kokobunji-temple-29.html

imagining you

kaeru, friend as Green Tara,

you protecting me

who, what else rests in your soul

infinite voiceless lessons

you protecting me

I cradle you, childlike -

I learn compassion

©JP/davh

Note:

kaeru = frog, return in Japanese

Also is a lucky symbol and related to travelers

kaeru is my companion guide on this journey

We are both ...female :)

CD 401 Kongochji Temple 26

http://chevrefeuillescarpediem.blogspot.com/2014/02/carpe-diem-401-kongochoji-temple-26.html

after a full day

tired, my muscles aching

kaeru expects care

green friend favors her limp leg

slow to heal or just cautious  

kaeru expects care

speaks with her blinking wide eyes

I forget myself

stone Medicine Buddha sits

with carved eyes meditating

I forget myself

happily tending to my

little amphibian  

who continues to bring luck

for us, a pair of pilgrims

little amphibian

resting in my hand, I sigh

after a full day

©JP/davh 

Note:

kaeru = frog, return in Japanese

Also is a lucky symbol and related to travelers

kaeru is my companion guide on this journey

We are both ...female :)