"Seven times down and eight up" is a saying linked to Bodhidharma who, it is said, sat for nine long years facing a wall. Hope you enjoy the photos.

The writing reads, "Seven down, eight up" reminding us of Bodhidharma's well know quality of perseverance in the practice of meditation.

A very large statue in a very large temple in Taiwan.

Bodhidharma emerging out of a lump of wood. I love this image, unfortunately the photo does not capture the spirit of this statue. Taken in Taiwan.