tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-786207835641480928.post20332941875453712..comments2024-03-28T12:59:41.910-04:00Comments on NeverEnding Story: One Man's Maple Moon: Chrysanthemum Tanka by Pamela A. BabusciChen-ou Liu, 劉鎮歐http://www.blogger.com/profile/06235248170011255532noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-786207835641480928.post-32452663077094900892013-01-27T08:06:22.520-05:002013-01-27T08:06:22.520-05:00Rita;
One more thing about the contrasts/comparis...Rita;<br /><br />One more thing about the contrasts/comparisons: <br /><br />Read the in the thematic context of Buddhism, the jux. of "Chrysanthemum" and "letting go" reveals a profound spiritual depth.<br /><br />Many thanks for your kind words and your continued support of my project.<br /><br />Chen-ou<br /> <br />Note: "the Chrysanthemum signifies a life of ease. Buddhists are fond of using this flower as offerings on alters."Chen-ou Liu, 劉鎮歐https://www.blogger.com/profile/06235248170011255532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-786207835641480928.post-6994677354327825002013-01-27T06:47:37.797-05:002013-01-27T06:47:37.797-05:00The comparison between the two images is stunning....The comparison between the two images is stunning. I enjoy reading your comments which add scents to the flowers. <br />Thanks for this marvellous project.Rita Odehhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01201493655746508261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-786207835641480928.post-75192443410860116792013-01-26T23:53:11.276-05:002013-01-26T23:53:11.276-05:00This tanka is structured into two parts that portr...This tanka is structured into two parts that portray two different kinds of offerings. The contrasts are spiritually and emotionally effective, stirring the reader's emotion and reflection. <br /><br />note: "Chrysanthemums originated in China and was brought by Buddhist monks to Japan in AD 400. The Japanese Emperors were so impressed by the flower that they often sat on thrones of chrysanthemums. It is now the national flower of Japan. There’s even a “Festival of Happiness” each year in Japan to celebrate this flower. "Chen-ou Liu, 劉鎮歐https://www.blogger.com/profile/06235248170011255532noreply@blogger.com