Stone vessel in the temple of Ryoan-ji
Ryō an-ji Temple, Ryoanji Goryonoshitacho, Ukyo Ward
Description:
The name of the temple Ryoan-ji means "temple of the resting dragon". This Buddhist temple is an element of cultural heritage and is on the UNESCO list. There are several attractions in the temple. One of them is a stone vessel.
The vessel is located on the back side of the temple, and water constantly flows into it for ritual ablutions. The vessel is located in such a way that anyone who wants to drink water from it must bend over to show his respect for this place. On the walls of the vessel is an inscription: "What everyone has is all he needs." In this simple inscription all the basics of Buddhist teaching are hidden.