Kyoto Calligraphy

I was in Kyoto over the Culture Day holiday weekend. While I was there I was caught by the profusion of interesting calligraphy that abounds in the temples, shrines and shops in that city. Here are some examples. It would be great if I could read them all, but I can't. I enjoy them all on an aesthetic level. Here is what information I can give. 

Taken at Tenryuji near Arashiyama

Rakushisha, the falling persimmon hut of Kyorai, Matsuo Basho's number one acolyte. 

I have no idea what this means. It looks very zen. 

This was above a temple gate. I can't read it, but I like it. 

I like the motion and line quality of this. I will have to ask my calligraphy teacher if she can read it.