The Philosopher's path

The philosopher's path in Kyoto

I walked along a paved path in Kyoto lined with trees

It was a quiet afternoon and the sun was setting

I looked down the canal and saw the reflection of the sky and Cherry leaves

I walked under a canopy of green leaves over my head

I saw temples and houses ,

little stores that were closed for the day.

I saw people gather to eat together in cozy spaces.

When the sun set,

and the sky started to turn dark,

I walked on

comforted by the thought that

the pink flowers it is known for

will someday fully bloom

The philospher Kitaro Nishida was a Japanese philosopher who was known to meditate during his daily walks to Kyoto University . "His original and creative philosophy, incorporating ideas of Zen and Western philosophy, was aimed at bringing the East and West closer. "