Land’s End – Great Nature

 Posted by on June 26, 2012
Jun 262012
 
Land’s End
Legion of Honor

The stone reads:  We are grateful, as we stand facing this monument, for the infinite gifts of heaven and earth.  We recognize once again the true fundamental of the human should that pursues the truth, implements the good, creates beauty, and renews his will to step forward.  This way brings about peace in mind and on earth by mutual understanding, encouragement and help.  It was in this spirit that this monument was built.

April 1, 1984
In recognition of the continued quest for world peace by all people.

Great Nature by
Bundo Shunkai

This piece is owned by the San Francisco Parks and Recreation Department. According to a Japanese Encyclopedia, Bundo Shunkai (1878-1970) was a Calligrapher and Buddhist monk, Sojo (bishop) of the Tendai sect.  He was a student of Nishikawa Shundo. His style was flexible yet firm.

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