Tracing the echoes of history at Honen-in Temple. 🌿

This serene place was once the site of a tragic turning point in Japanese Buddhism, known as the "Kenei Persecution" in 1207. Despite the hardships faced by the monk Honen and his disciples, their spirit of prayer remains deeply rooted in this forest.

Reflecting on these stories over a bowl of vibrant Matcha. The gentle bitterness of the tea seems to blend with the temple's silence, grounding me in the present moment.

History isn't just in books; it’s in the air we breathe and the tea we savor.