Round windows are a common feature in temple architecture, especially those affiliated with the zen sects. This window belongs to a teahouse at Kodai-ji.

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   Circles play an important role in zen thought😑
   Without corners there is no end and no beginning, just an uninterrupted and continuous journey.

   'Ensō' (円相), a circle painted with a single stroke, symbolizes absolute enlightenment, freedom of the mind, elegance, and the universe.

   #zen #enso #円相 #enlightenment #Genkoan #Kyoto #Takagamine