A Temple Courtyard Teaches the Eye
At Lingyin, halls, open spaces and older stone details make architecture something to read in sequence.
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Lingyin Temple
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The well that brought the timber
At Jingci Temple, a small circle of water opens onto a very large story.
The bride, the monk, and the flying hill
A wedding procession takes a very unexpected turn beside Lingyin.
The monk with the worn fan
A patched robe, an easy laugh, and a habit of noticing the person everyone else has passed by.
The Hill That Flew Here
Feilai Feng has a name with a journey inside it—and a rock face carrying centuries of work.
Lingyin: A Name Hidden in the Trees
A wooded valley, a travelling monk and a name that changes how we enter a place.
Around the Lake: Streets, Temples and Memory
Temple roofs, old classrooms, a street beside the water. Around West Lake, daily life and remembered lives share the same landscape.