Zen Gardens
Author | : Mira Locher |
Publisher | : Tuttle Publishing |
Total Pages | : 680 |
Release | : 2012-10-10 |
Genre | : Gardening |
ISBN | : 1462910491 |
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Author | : Mira Locher |
Publisher | : Tuttle Publishing |
Total Pages | : 680 |
Release | : 2012-10-10 |
Genre | : Gardening |
ISBN | : 1462910491 |
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Author | : Kieran Egan |
Publisher | : Houghton Mifflin Harcourt |
Total Pages | : 282 |
Release | : 2000 |
Genre | : Gardening |
ISBN | : 9780618063789 |
"The adventures and occasional mayhem of a Western gardener seeking to create a peaceful place that calms the soul".
Author | : Karen Maezen Miller |
Publisher | : New World Library |
Total Pages | : 194 |
Release | : 2014 |
Genre | : Gardening |
ISBN | : 1608682528 |
"Reflections on finding peace, beauty, and fulfillment in everyday life, illustrated by the author's experiences with tending her new home's venerable but neglected Japanese garden"--
Author | : Mira Locher |
Publisher | : Tuttle Publishing |
Total Pages | : 300 |
Release | : 2020-08-18 |
Genre | : Gardening |
ISBN | : 1462922171 |
Zen Buddhist priest Shunmyo Masuno understands that today's busy world leaves little time or space for self-reflection, but that a garden--even in the most urban of spaces--can provide some respite. In his words, "The garden is a special spiritual place where the mind dwells." With this in mind, Masuno has designed scores of spectacular Japanese gardens and landscapes with the aim of helping people achieve a balanced life in the 21st century. This book explores Masuno's design process and ideas, which are integral to his daily Zen training and teachings. It features 15 unique gardens and contemplative landscapes completed in six countries over as many years--all thoughtfully described and documented in full-color photos and drawings. Readers will also find insights on Masuno's philosophy of garden design and a conversation between the designer and famed architect Terunobu Fujimori. Zen Garden Design provides an in-depth examination of Masuno's gardens and landscapes--not just as beautiful spaces, but as places for meditation and contemplation.
Author | : Sunniva Harte |
Publisher | : Pavilion Books, Limited |
Total Pages | : 160 |
Release | : 2002 |
Genre | : Gardening |
ISBN | : 9781862054585 |
Reflects the increasing interest in Eastern philosophies on the creation of natural balance in the garden; Provides detailed practical examples showing how to imbue your garden with the elements of harmony and peace; Gardens inspired by Zen are the ideal antidote to today's busy lifestyle - an oasis of calm and tranquillity - and require very little maintenance; Zen gardens are for contemplation, reflecting the beauty of nature and the aesthetic sense of the gardener. Originally created in Japanese monasteries around the twelfth century, their beauty comes from their simplicity and the precise arrangement of rocks, gravel, water and plants. Using as few or as many plants as required, Zen gardens also provide an eco-friendly alternative to the old-fashioned lawn, often requiring little or no water. For those with a limited area, Zen gardens create the illusion of space and freedom. Zen Gardening simplifies the principles of this art and reveals the meaning of the different elements, putting every aspect of creating a Zen garden at the hands of today's gardeners. Zen gardening need not mean ripping up your garden and starting from scratch. Nor need it involve replacing your lawn with
Author | : Stephen Mansfield |
Publisher | : Tuttle Publishing |
Total Pages | : 160 |
Release | : 2012-03-13 |
Genre | : Gardening |
ISBN | : 1462905986 |
Gain some new ideas along with the principles and history of Japanese stone gardening with this useful and beautiful garden design book. Japanese Stone Gardens provides a comprehensive introduction to the powerful mystique and dynamism of the Japanese stone garden—from their earliest use as props in animistic rituals, to their appropriation by Zen monks and priests to create settings conducive to contemplation and finally to their contemporary uses and meaning. With insightful text and abundant imagery, this book reveals the hidden order of stone gardens and in the process heightens the enthusiast's appreciation of them. The Japanese stone garden is an art form recognized around the globe. These meditative gardens provide tranquil settings, where visitors can shed the burdens and stresses of modern existence, satisfy an age-old yearning for solitude and repose, and experience the restorative power of art and nature. For this reason, the value of the Japanese stone garden today is arguably even greater than when many of them were created. Fifteen gardens are featured in this book: some well known, such as the famous temple gardens of Kyoto, others less so, among them gardens spread through the south of Honshu Island and the southern islands of Shikoku and Kyushu and in faraway Okinawa.
Author | : Yoko Kawaguchi |
Publisher | : Frances Lincoln |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 2017-06-06 |
Genre | : Gardening |
ISBN | : 9780711238718 |
'Beautifully illustrated, packed with fascinating insights' Robin Lane Fox in the Financial Times A new handbook-sized edition of Japanese Zen Gardens. Japan's iconic zen gardens are revealed in Alex Ramsay's specially commissioned photographs and their history and meaning is explored in Yoko Kawaguchi's learned text. The austere, enigmatic rock gardens of Kyoto, Japan’s ancient capital, have never ceased to fascinate garden lovers. Weather-â? beaten rocks set in an expanse of white sand raked into geometric patterns challenge the idea of a garden as a space chiefly dedicated to the cultivation and appreciation of plants. How did the taste for this kind of garden arise? What do the stones represent? Why aren’t there more flowers?This book sets out to answer questions such as these. It explores the Zen characteristics of these gardens, and discusses the impact Zen Buddhism has had on the Japanese way of looking at the natural world. This book also shows how key traditional concepts, such as that of using the confined space of a garden to create a landscape in miniature, were reinterpreted in Zen temple gardens. It explores how they make use of traditional imagery, such as those of mountain and sea, and how they reflect that acute sensitivity to the passage of time and the changing of the seasons which characterizes so many other Japanese garden styles. Yoko Kawaguchi’s thoughtful and learned book illustrated with commissioned photography by Alex Ramsay, this book covers important examples of Japanese Zen temple gardens from the fourteenth century through to the twentieth century. It appeals to readers who are interested in gardens, garden design and garden history, as well as in Zen Buddhism and Zen aesthetics. It also serves as a useful reference book for travellers planning a trip to Japan to visit the country’s temples.
Author | : Erik Borja |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 168 |
Release | : 1999 |
Genre | : Gardening |
ISBN | : 9781841881126 |
“Informative and aesthetically pleasing....Explore[s] the significance of the garden in Zen Buddhist practice and describe[s] the various types of gardens the Zen sensibility inspires. Borja...writes knowledgeably about Zen Buddhist thought and the centrality of the garden to Zen practice. He provides a wealth of design and construction information and encourages gardeners to create their own Zen gardens, with suggestions that embrace technical, artistic, and spiritual concerns. Paul Maurer's photographs complement the text effectively.”—Booklist.
Author | : Sophie Walker |
Publisher | : Phaidon Press Limited |
Total Pages | : 310 |
Release | : 2017-11-08 |
Genre | : Gardening |
ISBN | : |
An in-depth exploration spanning 800 years of the art, essence, and enduring impact of the Japanese garden. The most comprehensive exploration of the art of the Japanese garden published to date, this book covers more than eight centuries of the history of this important genre. Author and garden designer Sophie Walker brings fresh insight to this subject, exploring the Japanese garden in detail through a series of essays and with 100 featured gardens, ranging from ancient Shinto shrines to imperial gardens and contemporary Zen designs. Leading artists, architects, and other cultural practitioners offer personal perspectives in newly commissioned essays.
Author | : Alexandra Fleury |
Publisher | : Sourcebooks, Inc. |
Total Pages | : 190 |
Release | : 2021-09-28 |
Genre | : Gardening |
ISBN | : 1648767184 |
Create an outdoor haven of peace and tranquility with this beloved Japanese tradition Whether it's on a small balcony or in your backyard, a Zen garden can beautify your outdoor space and be a deeply meditative practice. Even if you have no experience with Zen or Zen gardening, this book will teach you everything you need to plan, build, maintain, and enjoy a garden of your own. There's no need for special equipment—Zen gardens are created with natural elements like gravel, rocks, stones, and greenery, making them perfect for the beginner and the minimalist alike. A holistic approach to Zen—Get an introduction to the background, philosophy, and aesthetic principles of Zen gardening, and find peaceful meditative practices to do in your own space. Zen gardening for everyone—Explore a variety of garden designs, both traditional and contemporary, that accommodate a multitude of budgets, space constraints, and garden sizes. Instructional illustrations—Discover insightful diagrams that show you how to execute different Zen gardening designs. Retreat to your own tranquil Japanese rock garden with The Zen Garden for Beginners.