San-mon Gate in summer decoration (Photo: Josef Diermair)

Engaku-ji Temple in Kamakura

A world full of Zen

Josef Diermair   - 1 min read

Engakuji is known for its Zen. A special summer Zen lecture course has been held here during the 2nd half of every July since before World War II. But here in this series of photos, I focus more on the lovely gardens and flowers. This I feel is more the softer side of this loevely temple-complex. Combined with the disciplines of photography, this makes it a true Zen-like experience.

More info

Find out more about Engakuji Temple.

Josef Diermair

Josef Diermair @josef.diermair

See my works at Japan PhotoArt (http://japanartphoto.com/) or reach me by email at: josef33@gmail.comOriginally from Austria, I have lived in Japan since 1996. Making my home in Yokohama, my favorite photographic locations include Kamakura, where I lived for 13 years. The temples there and the al...