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Separate Stream Stone (Micn-'-a'akc), Fleeing Stone (Nigc-islii) , 

 and Chasing Stone (Oi-ishl), being carefully arranged in accord- 

 ance with the art of garden making. All these names symbolize 

 their life when the rapids give them apparent motion by the agita- 

 tion of the water in a whirli)ool. This cascade is so located that 

 the beaut}' of sunshine and moonbeam reflecting upon it gives in- 

 hnite charm at certain times of the day or evening. Indeed, the 

 skill in devising this cascade constitutes a remarkable feature of 

 this garden. The caves in the rockwork are resonating, magnify- 

 insr, somewhat, the sound of the falling water. 



Toward the right, from the foot of the bridge, there are three 

 natural stone steps (Fig. 13), leading down to an enchanting- 

 retreat, a recess or cul-dc-sac, representing an abrmdoned stream 

 course with a waterfall formerly at the U])per end. This is like 

 inaccessible spots suitable for meditation, which we often see in 

 ancient Buddhist paintings, giving a ]M-ofound impression to ])ic- 

 torial art lovers, as if a majestically robed Deity of Mercy (K7<'aii- 

 noii) had just left the seat. 



A large flat rock, lying on the (^(V^c of the water, is called the 

 Worshipjiing Stone (Sliiii-lai-scki) (Fig. 14). This is one of 

 many religious names given to the stones in the garden and has 

 reference to a certain lUiddhist conce])tion. The garden is cre;ited 

 by the labor of man, but when com])leted, it is recognizcnl as one 

 |)hase of living nature; therefore, when one stands uix)n this stone 

 and faces the garden he may ha\-e ini])resse<l ujion his mind a sense 

 of reverence. J lence the name of Worshii)]-)ing Stone has been 

 deri\e(l. 



Idle jiosition of the \Vorshi])])ing .Stone is generally in the center 

 of the foreground or on the (^dii^v of the lake in the garden. Flow- 

 ever, the tea house has the location of the Main Residence and is 

 jxu'th' built out on the water; accordingly, it was necessary to 

 rearrange the position of the (niardian, C lii'f. and Worshipping 

 Stones, and place them in their present positions. 



The Kasuga Lantern 



On the right side of the ravine with the cascades there is a 

 winding path, skirting Near Hill and leading to an u])])er road. 

 Part way up the ])ath, in a recess, is a tall stone lantern (h^ig. 15), 



