Matrimandir Gardens

On the Matrimandir Peace area - 2003

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That evening the Mother commented on the card when She saw Huta in Her room at the Playground: "Ah! you know, I saw this golden temple at Kyoto when I was in Japan. It is beautiful..."

Regarding the Golden Temple, Sima Elivson has written in her book "Gardening the Japanese way" the following: "Few people miss a visit to the beautiful Gold Pavilion in Kyoto, whether or not they may be interested in gardens. The garden of Kinkaku-ji, the Golden Pavilion, also called Rocuon-ji -Deer Park- was originally built for the shogun Yoshimitsu -1367-95 - after his retirement.