Timeless Temples, Timeless Forests

Beside the thousand-year-old temples lie deep, ancient forests known as temple forests. These temple forests are greener and more ecologically preserved than any other. For monks, they also serve as places of meditation and spiritual discipline. Standing beneath a towering tree that has lived for a thousand years, one is reminded of how small and insignificant human existence can be. This naturally leads to a sense of humility and quiet introspection. Walking along the temple forest paths is an encounter with nature. By following the natural flow of life, one’s existence becomes simpler and more fulfilling. In the vast and deep embrace of a thousand years, we now journey into the forest of our hearts.