In the case of a medium-sized dog, in terms of human age, that's about 80 years old. And if a dog's life is compared to the four seasons, it is almost time to enter the winter period.
However, there is no need to think of it pessimistically. Because, winter is the most comfortable season for Hug, who is resistant to cold👍🏻🐶💙
Also, with Nico coming to our pack, Hug seems to have found new purpose in her job as an “educator'', and was able to survive the difficult summer in a healthy manner. Ahhh, Hug! You are truly amazing💕 (And THANKS, Nico!!💕)
I always wish her health and happiness.
Dear Tumblr’s friends.
Hug is always grateful for your kind messages and daily support✨🐶✨🐾🐾
"Just as I arrived at the station, the train departed."
2. 宿題をしているところです。
"I'm in the middle of doing my homework."
3. お腹がすいたところに、友達から食べ物の差し入れがありました。
"Just when I was hungry, my friend brought me some food."
4. 映画を見終わったところで、雨が降り始めました。
"Just after finishing the movie, it started to rain."
5. 電話をかけようとしたところで、バッテリーが切れてしまいました。
"Just as I was about to make a phone call, my battery died."
1. Indicating a Point in Time or Action:
"ところ" can indicate a specific point in time or action. It's often used with verbs in the present tense, present progressive form (-ている) to express an ongoing action; or past tense to indicate you have just finished doing something.
1a. Verb stem + ところ indicates you are about to do the action, you are going to start the action.
• 今から勉強するところです。"I'm about to study now "
1b. Verb present progressive form + ところ indicates you are in the midst of doing the action. You are currently doing the action.
• 彼は料理を作っているところです。 "He is in the middle of cooking."
1c. Verb past tense + ところ indicates you have finished the action; the action is completed.
• ちょうど帰って来たところです。"I just got home."
• 彼女はお風呂から出たところです。 "She has just come out of the bath."
2. Indicating Circumstances or Situations:
"ところ" can also describe the circumstances or situation surrounding an action or event.
• 電車に乗るところで、友達に会いました。 "I met my friend while I was about to board the train."
3. Indicating a Close Call or Coincidence: Verb stem + ところ (だった / でした) can express a situation where something narrowly almost happened or coincidentally occurred.
• 遅れるところでしたが、間に合いました。 "I almost arrived late, but I made it in time."
4. Expressing Inevitability:
In some cases, "ところ" can convey a sense of inevitability or expectation regarding an action or event.
• 彼はいつか成功するところだ。 "He is bound to succeed someday."
5. Indicating a Specific Place or Location: While less common, "ところ" can also mean "place" or "location" when used in specific contexts.
• ここは賑やかなところです。 "This place is lively."
6. Expressing Emotional States:
In colloquial language, "ところ" can sometimes be used to express one's emotional state or feelings.
Dragon King – the god of water and dragons in Chinese mythology
Many dragons appear in Chinese folklore, of which the Dragon King is the leader. Also known as the Dragon God, the Dragon King is a prominent figure in Chinese art and religion. He is adopted by both Taoism and Buddhism and is the ruler of all water. Known as Long Wang in China, he has both human and dragon forms and can switch between dragon and human forms. Despite his intimidating and ferocious nature, Long Wan is regarded as a benevolent deity who brings good luck and chi energy to people living near the sea.
The Dragon King is a Chinese water and weather god. He is regarded as the dispenser of rain, commanding over all bodies of water. He is the collective personification of the ancient concept of the lóng in Chinese culture.
In East Asian cultures, dragons are most often shown as large, colorful snakelike creatures. While the dragons sometimes have qualities of a turtle or fish, they are most likely seen as enormous serpents.
While some named dragons are associated with specific colors, the dragon king can be shown in any shade. Like other Chinese dragons, he has a “horse-like�� head, sharp horns and claws, and a hair-like beard.
Like many weather gods around the world, Long Wang was known for his fierce temper. It was said that he was so ferocious and uncontrollable that only the Jade Emperor, the supreme deity in Chinese Taoism, could command him. His human form reflects this ferocity. He is shown as a noble warrior in elaborate bright red robes. He usually has a fierce expression and poses with a sword.
During the Tang dynasty, the Dragon King was also associated with the worship of landowners and was seen as a guardian deity to protect homes and subdue tombs. Buddhist rain-making rituals were learnt in Tang dynasty China. The concept was introduced to Japan with esoteric Buddhism and was also practised as a ritual of the Yin-Yang path (Onmyōdō) in the Heian period.
Mucalinda – Serpent-like beings who protected meditating Buddha from the storm.
Mucalinda (Muchalinda) is one of the Nagarajas (serpent or dragon kings) of Indian mythology. In the Buddhist Mucalinda Sutta, he is said to have adopted the human form and taken refuge in the Buddha.
On one occasion, the Gautama Buddha (Ref) meditated under a certain Bodhi tree, which was inhabited by Mucalinda. Mucalinda realised Buddha's greatness and continued to quietly watch over him.
It is said that six weeks after Gautama Buddha began meditating under the Bodhi tree, the heavens darkened for seven days, and a prodigious rain descended. However, the mighty King of Serpents, Mucalinda, wrapped his own body around Buddha in seven coils and protected with his hood, the One who is the source of all, from the wind and rain for about seven days.
When the great storm had cleared, the serpent king assumed his human form, bowed before the Buddha, and taken refuge in the Buddha.