Temple Newsam is a sprawling Tudor-Jacobean house on the outskirts of Leeds and is surrounded by 1,500 acres of parkland, designed by the great Lancelot 'Capability' Brown during the 18th century. Previous owners include Henry VIII's niece, the Countess of Lennox, whose son Henry, Lord Darnley, was born here in 1545; he went on to marry Mary Queen of Scots and to father James VI of Scotland and I of England. Its last owner, the 1st Earl of Halifax, sold the house and estate to Leeds City Council in 1922. They continue to run and improve it. Although its exterior is rather grim, the interior is quite the opposite: it is home to a superb collection of paintings, sculpture and furniture, much of it made by the famous Thomas Chippendale.

Temple Newsam is a sprawling Tudor-Jacobean house on the outskirts of Leeds and is surrounded by 1,500 acres of parkland, designed by the great Lancelot 'Capability' Brown during the 18th century. Previous owners include Henry VIII's niece, the Countess of Lennox, whose son Henry, Lord Darnley, was born here in 1545; he went on to marry Mary Queen of Scots and to father James VI of Scotland and I of England. Its last owner, the 1st Earl of Halifax, sold the house and estate to Leeds City Council in 1922. They continue to run and improve it. Although its exterior is rather grim, the interior is quite the opposite: it is home to a superb collection of paintings, sculpture and furniture, much of it made by the famous Thomas Chippendale. This photograph is of one of a pair of magnificent sconces or girandoles (wall lights) in the splendid Picture Gallery; they were made for this room in around 1746 by James Pascall.

The temple was built approximately 2200 years ago by Pharaoh Adikhalamani. It was originally dedicated to the god Amun. Ptolemy VI, VIII, and XII enlarged it and re-dedicated it to Isis. Constructed in the Nubian town of Debod (thus its name), near the sacred temple island of Philae in the Nile Valley of Egypt, 31km (19 miles) from Aswan it was later enlarged and redecorated by the Ptolemanic pharaohs and the Roman emperors. When the new Aswan Dam threatened the temple, the Egyptian government decided to give it to Spain in gratitude for its help in saving Abu Simbel. The temple was carefully dismantled in 1969-70, then put on a ship to Valencia followed by a train to Madrid. There it was reconstructed in 1971.

EXPLORE May 23 - 2009 #264 LUXOR-Habu TempleLuxor -Ramses III:s Tempel-Medinet Habu The temple, some 150 m long, is of orthodox design, and resembles closely the nearby mortuary temple of Ramesses II (the Ramesseum). The temple precinct measures approximately 700 ft (210 m). by 1,000 ft (300 m) and contains more than 75,350 sq ft (7,000 m2) of decorated wall reliefs.[1] Its walls are relatively well preserved and it is surrounded by a massive mudbrick enclosure, which may have been fortified. The original entrance is through a fortified gate-house, known as a migdol (a common architectural feature of Asiatic fortresses of the time). Just inside the enclosure, to the south, are chapels of Amenirdis I, Shepenupet II and Nitiqret, all of whom had the title of Divine Adoratrice of Amun. The first pylon leads into an open courtyard, lined with colossal statues of Ramesses III as Osiris on one side, and uncarved columns on the other. The second pylon leads into a peristyle hall, again featuring columns in the shape of Ramesses. This leads up a ramp that leads (through a columned portico) to the third pylon and then into the large hypostyle hall (which has lost its roof). Reliefs and actual heads of foreign captives were also found placed within the temple perhaps in an attempt to symbolise the king's control over Syria and Nubia. In Coptic times, there was a church inside the temple structure, which has since been removed. Some of the carvings in the main wall of the temple have been altered by coptic carvings.

Luxor -Ramses III:s Tempel-Medinet Habu The temple, some 150 m long, is of orthodox design, and resembles closely the nearby mortuary temple of Ramesses II (the Ramesseum). The temple precinct measures approximately 700 ft (210 m). by 1,000 ft (300 m) and contains more than 75,350 sq ft (7,000 m2) of decorated wall reliefs.[1] Its walls are relatively well preserved and it is surrounded by a massive mudbrick enclosure, which may have been fortified. The original entrance is through a fortified gate-house, known as a migdol (a common architectural feature of Asiatic fortresses of the time). Just inside the enclosure, to the south, are chapels of Amenirdis I, Shepenupet II and Nitiqret, all of whom had the title of Divine Adoratrice of Amun. The first pylon leads into an open courtyard, lined with colossal statues of Ramesses III as Osiris on one side, and uncarved columns on the other. The second pylon leads into a peristyle hall, again featuring columns in the shape of Ramesses. This leads up a ramp that leads (through a columned portico) to the third pylon and then into the large hypostyle hall (which has lost its roof). Reliefs and actual heads of foreign captives were also found placed within the temple perhaps in an attempt to symbolise the king's control over Syria and Nubia. In Coptic times, there was a church inside the temple structure, which has since been removed. Some of the carvings in the main wall of the temple have been altered by coptic carvings.

LUXOR-Habu TempleLuxor -Ramses III:s Tempel-Medinet Habu The temple, some 150 m long, is of orthodox design, and resembles closely the nearby mortuary temple of Ramesses II (the Ramesseum). The temple precinct measures approximately 700 ft (210 m). by 1,000 ft (300 m) and contains more than 75,350 sq ft (7,000 m2) of decorated wall reliefs.[1] Its walls are relatively well preserved and it is surrounded by a massive mudbrick enclosure, which may have been fortified. The original entrance is through a fortified gate-house, known as a migdol (a common architectural feature of Asiatic fortresses of the time). Just inside the enclosure, to the south, are chapels of Amenirdis I, Shepenupet II and Nitiqret, all of whom had the title of Divine Adoratrice of Amun. The first pylon leads into an open courtyard, lined with colossal statues of Ramesses III as Osiris on one side, and uncarved columns on the other. The second pylon leads into a peristyle hall, again featuring columns in the shape of Ramesses. This leads up a ramp that leads (through a columned portico) to the third pylon and then into the large hypostyle hall (which has lost its roof). Reliefs and actual heads of foreign captives were also found placed within the temple perhaps in an attempt to symbolise the king's control over Syria and Nubia. In Coptic times, there was a church inside the temple structure, which has since been removed. Some of the carvings in the main wall of the temple have been altered by coptic carvings.

LUXOR-Habu TempleLuxor -Ramses III:s Tempel-Medinet Habu The temple, some 150 m long, is of orthodox design, and resembles closely the nearby mortuary temple of Ramesses II (the Ramesseum). The temple precinct measures approximately 700 ft (210 m). by 1,000 ft (300 m) and contains more than 75,350 sq ft (7,000 m2) of decorated wall reliefs.[1] Its walls are relatively well preserved and it is surrounded by a massive mudbrick enclosure, which may have been fortified. The original entrance is through a fortified gate-house, known as a migdol (a common architectural feature of Asiatic fortresses of the time). Just inside the enclosure, to the south, are chapels of Amenirdis I, Shepenupet II and Nitiqret, all of whom had the title of Divine Adoratrice of Amun. The first pylon leads into an open courtyard, lined with colossal statues of Ramesses III as Osiris on one side, and uncarved columns on the other. The second pylon leads into a peristyle hall, again featuring columns in the shape of Ramesses. This leads up a ramp that leads (through a columned portico) to the third pylon and then into the large hypostyle hall (which has lost its roof). Reliefs and actual heads of foreign captives were also found placed within the temple perhaps in an attempt to symbolise the king's control over Syria and Nubia. In Coptic times, there was a church inside the temple structure, which has since been removed. Some of the carvings in the main wall of the temple have been altered by coptic carvings.

Thomas Chippendale attended Prince Henry's Grammar School. Chippendale (1718-1778) was born in Otley, West Yorkshire. He was a furniture maker particularly famous for some of his rococo-style designs. A blue plaque and statue have been put up on this building at the end of Bridge Street Otley, the former Prince Henry's Grammar School, which was founded by Royal Charter in 1607. In 1754 Thomas Chippendale published a book called "The Gentleman and Cabinet-maker's Director". Thomas' son (also called Thomas) continued his father's work. Some original examples of Chippendale furniture can be seen at Harewood House and Temple Newsam. (

Geraniums growing in one of the greenhouses in the Walled Garden of Temple Newsam, a sprawling Tudor-Jacobean house on the outskirts of Leeds, surrounded by 1,500 acres of parkland, designed by the great Lancelot 'Capability' Brown during the 18th century. Previous owners include Henry VIII's niece, the Countess of Lennox, whose son Henry, Lord Darnley, was born here in 1545; he went on to marry Mary Queen of Scots and to father James VI of Scotland and I of England. Its last owner, the 1st Earl of Halifax, sold the house and estate to Leeds City Council in 1922. They continue to run and improve it.

Queen rearing course led by David Barrett. including grafting, harvesting swarm cells, making up nucleus and mini nucleus. 31st May 2017, Wednesday evening at Temple Newsam, Leeds, West Yorkshire, England

Hoonji Temple, Morioka

It took 9 sculptors 4 years to carve 500 statues of Buddha's disciples in Hoonji (Hoon Temple) in Morioka, completing them in 1735. They are made from wood, using a finish of laquer or gold.

A garden view through a Katōmado window ( Japanese zen garden and zen style window) location : Kyoto Myosin-ji Temple Tenkyu-in 京都 妙心寺天球院 　　　　　　　　　 The frame of mind Whenever someone asks me what Zen is, I reply as follows : Zen is to know the frame of mind. It is the mettle to take a look at oneself and come to grips with reality. It is Zen that cultivates the mettle. Zen's essence both reveals the way you are and polishes your mind throughout daily life. - Quotes by Souen Ozeki 御関宗園 Fortunately , One month before, I had a chance to meet him at Kyoto Daitoku-ji Daisen-in and could listen to that story, a kind of teachings which is similar to modern philosophy.. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Katōmado window A katōmado (火灯窓 lit. fire light window), also written as (花頭窓・華頭窓 lit. flower top window), is a style of pointed arch or bell-shaped window found in Japanese architecture. It first arrived in Japan from China together with Zen Buddhism, as an element of Zen style architecture, but from the end of the 16th century it started to be used in temples of other Buddhist sects, Shinto shrines, castles, and samurai residences as well. the window initially was not flared, but its design and shape changed over time: the two vertical frames were widened and curves were added at the bottom. The kanji characters used for its name have also changed through the centuries, from the original "fire window" to "flower head window". The oldest extant example of katōmado can be found in Engaku-ji's Shariden (Relic Hall) in Kamakura, which is thought to closely follow the original style as it was introduced to Japan, with the vertical frames touching the bottom in straight lines. Another well-known example can be found in the room called Genji-no-ma (源氏の間) in the Main Hall at Ishiyama-dera, Shiga prefecture. For this reason, katōmado are also known as genjimado (源氏窓 Genji window). Un katōmado (火灯窓, lit. « fenêtre lumière de feu »), aussi écrit 花頭窓・華頭窓 (lit. « fenêtre fleur »), est un style de fenêtre en ogive ou en forme de cloche que l'on rencontre en architecture japonaise. Ce style est arrivé de Chine au Japon en même temps que le bouddhisme Zen1, comme élément de l'architecture de style Zen'yō. À partir de la fin du XVIe siècle, il commence à être utilisé dans les temples d'autres sectes bouddhistes, des sanctuaires shinto, des châteaux ainsi que des résidences de samouraïs2. À l'origine, la fenêtre n'est pas évasée, mais sa conception et sa forme changent au fil du temps : les deux châssis verticaux sont élargis et des courbes sont ajoutées à la base2. Les caractères kanji utilisés pour son nom ont également changé au fil des siècles, à partir de l'original « fenêtre de feu » pour devenir « fenêtre à tête de fleur ». Le plus ancien exemple existant de katōmado se trouve dans le shariden (salle des reliques) du Engaku-jinote 1 à Kamakura, qui suit probablement de près le style original tel qu'il a été introduit au Japon, avec les châssis verticaux qui touchent la base en lignes droites2. Un autre exemple bien connu se trouve dans la salle appelée genji-no-ma (源氏の間) dans le bâtiment principal d'Ishiyama-dera, préfecture de Shiga. Pour cette raison, les katōmado sont aussi connus sous le nom genjimado (源氏窓, « fenêtre genji »). - Wikipedia ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Myoshinji Temple Tenkyu-in - Open to the public for the first time in 12 years. With the exception of special openings, this temple is not ordinarily open to the public. （京の冬の旅　特別公開寺院） Built during 1631-1635, Tenkyu-in is one of the sub-temples of Myoshinji Temple. It was founded by Tenkyu-in, a sister of Terumasa Ikeda (the lord of Himeji castle). 建物とその内部は全て撮影不可　出入口のこの窓が建物内としては唯一撮影可能 www.kyoto-magonote.jp/en/kwt_2016/kwt_2016.html#kwt14

Another of the temples within the Daitoku-ji precinct.

高桐院は、大徳寺の塔頭であり、参道の景色はもみじが美しい。 秋の美しさは格別で、紅葉の時期は観光客で賑わう。 Koutou-in Daitoku-ji Temple is in Kyoto, Japan. Beauty of autumn is a special, time is of autumn leaves I crowded with tourists.