Sekimori-ishi: a stone for keeping away
This is a part of the garden for a tea house.
A little stone is put on a stepping stone.
The little stone means that you don't step forward any more.
This is called Sekimori-ishi in Japanese.
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posted by Unknown @ 3:48 PM
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12 Comments:
a "stop" stone???
mmm...but so nice photos!!!
..Jing
how interesting!
Thank you very much for the two pictures of the Sekimori-ishi and the romaji.
I think that the bound stone is beautiful and in harmony with the tea garden. Much more polite that the "NO ENTRY" signs in some western gardens. :-)
This is again so different, very, very nice, but different. But it needs good behaving people and of course they must know meaning of this stone.
Thank you very much for photo link!
It's always interesting to learn about traditional Japanese culture from your blog. Even I am from China, I didn't know that much about these distinctive traditions exist in Japan! I agree with briang about the "No Entry" sign. I guess it's another example for Asian culture being more subtle...
It would be nice if one day we can universally use such a simple device as the Sekimori-ishi and everybody abides. Very interesting post Macky. Great photos to tell the story!
I wonder what happens when you kick the stone away and enter the garden. Would you be met by a katana sword? :)
Fascinating, thoughtful, beautiful and simple.
Thank you for the comments!!
Da man: When you break the rule, you will be to seppuku! Oh, just kidding:-)
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This is fascinating. I had no idea!
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