Buddhism

 

Yakushiji Pagoda, Japan

 In the architecture of this 8th century Japanese Pagoda there are several relationships of the Golden Ratio (Phi). This temple was designed and built carefully so that every detail corresponds to the Golden Ratio of Nature, thus displaying a design aligned with the fractal harmony of the Universe. It is no accident that her beauty is often called "frozen music."

"The good, of course, is always beautiful, and the beautiful never lacks proportion." – Plato

ㅤ✧ Yakushiji Pagoda, Japan

✦ Image from the book "The Power of Limits: Proportional Harmonies in Nature, Art and Architecture", by György Doczi

Gorsam Chorten Stupa

Ever get the feeling that the universe is conspiring to get you to someplace. That's what happened to us on our last day in Tawang. We were planning to visit the usual tourist destinations - Bumla Pass, Madhuri lake etc. but had to turn back a second time as the roads were snowed in. Imagine our disappointment ☹️

That's when our driver suggested that we visit the Gorsam Chorten Stupa. We had seen pictures of this mesmerising Stupa nestled in the mountains next to a small secluded village, Zemithang. However, we had dropped it from our itinerary because of the distance. It is 92 kms away from Tawang and usually not a day trip in cold weather. So imagine our joy when our driver agreed to go and return the same day as we were heading back to Pune the next day.

This gorgeous stupa is the largest in the North East standing at 186 feet height and is a replica of the famous Boudhanath Stupa of Nepal. What makes this Stupa standout?? This is also the very place where the 14th Dalai Lama had his first rest after entering into India after he fled from Tibet.

One of our best experiences in this trip and the best part is the views are WOW.