Posts Tagged ‘Lady Ashtar’
On the move again!
What wonderful week this has been. After our fantastic visit to Tenkawa we spent three days with the beautiful Ms. Naho Kiriyama in Matsuyama. There, I got to celebrate my birthday for four days and took advantage of each day. I want to say thank you, from the bottom of my heart to everyone who…
Read MoreDay three: Tenkawa Shrine
For good reasons the Tenkawa Shrine, outside Nara, Japan, is one of the the “Big Five” Benzaiten Shrines in Japan. Benzaiten is the goddess of water, art, music, dance, literature, abundant wealth and good fortune. She originates from the Hindu River Goddess Sarasvati and is present in both Buddhism and Shintoism as well. As an added bonus to…
Read MoreDay two: Kumano Pilgrimage
I am exhilarated! Day two of our bus pilgrimage along the Kumano Shrine path was so filled with the most wonderful experiences that both my mind and heart are racing each other to put it all in perspective. While we did hours on the bus, we also hiked; hiked a LOT! We left the Seigantoji…
Read MoreOut and about with Terrie
The first stop on our excursion this week was at Nachi Taisha Shrine, part of the pilgrimage trail I wrote about in my last blog. We are traveling by bus this time, and it is so much fun! As we travel Ashtar comes through to teach. I know our guests love it and our. interpreter, Yuka-san, is up…
Read MoreI touched God today
So what does a spiritual teacher do on her day off? Why, visit spiritual sites, of course! Yuka san, my interpreter, and Meguimi Kawai of Studio Kara and I took a road-trip to Tôdaiji Temple. I am moved deeply by visits to both Shrines and Temples as you might imagine, but Todaiji has several other…
Read MoreThe Cherry Mint Festival
I know, The Cherry Mint Festival sounds like a new flavor at Baskin Robbins Ice Cream, but in this case it is an amazing festival here in Osaka, Japan held along the waterfront. The reason Cherry is in the name is obvious, but the “Mint” comes because one of the attractions along the way is…
Read MoreDid someone say Nara?
Almost directly east of Osaka is the charming little town of Nara. Between the eighth and 10th of April Nara was my home. Not only is this town charming, it was once the capitol of Japan in the 8th century, and has awe-inspiring temples and shrines everywhere. If you find yourself in the area, and…
Read MoreOsaka in the Spring
If you look around the internet, it won’t take you long to find images of Cherry Blossoms popping out all over Japan. Each photo is more beautiful than the last one, and believe me, being surrounded by the Sakura touches something deep within my soul. Maybe it is a past life thing. What has caught…
Read MoreAh, Fujinomiya
My first full day in Japan for the spring 2018 tour was made so very extra-special by my support team here in Fujiomiya. After a well earned night’s sleep we went off on an adventure! Some of these photos feature the cherry blossoms, which are just beginning in this part of Japan. If you have…
Read MoreI'm Here!
On Wednesday afternoon I arrive at Haneda International Airport to begin my spring tour of Japan. I would love to say that I am used to the hurried last minute preparations for my extended stay, the twelve hour flight, and arriving at my first destination after 25 hours in motion, but that wouldn’t be true. What…
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