🍁 December Maple Viewing: Engaku-ji Temple in Kamakura(2) 🏯✨

3. 🍁 December Maple Viewing: Winter Zen Aesthetics Even in December, Engaku-ji transforms into a serene wonderland! 🏯❄️ Crimson leaves frame the Buddha Hall and Sanmon Gate, creating living ink paintings of Zen harmony 🎨🍂. Stone pathways blanketed with fallen maple leaves offer meditative walks—a must-see winter scene in Kamakura! Peak foliage lasts until early December—ideal for photos and quiet reflection 📸🧘. 4. 🧘 Zen Meditation Experiences Join the temple’s regular zazen sessions (open to all!): Beginners → Learn posture and breathing 🌬️✨ Seasoned practitioners → Deepen your practice ☯️ Pro tip: Morning sessions with frost-laced gardens are magical! ❄️🌿 5. 📜 Buddhist Culture Workshops Dive deeper with Zen study programs: Calligraphy classes 🖌️🖼️ Tea ceremony with monks 🍵🙏 Philosophy lectures on "The Heart Sutra" 📖💫 #Kamakura #ZenVibes