Zen Gardens

Author : Mira Locher
Publisher : Tuttle Publishing
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2012-10-10
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 9781462910496

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Zen Gardens by Mira Locher Pdf

Shunmyo Masuno, Japan's leading garden designer, is at once Japan's most highly acclaimed landscape architect and an 18th-generation Zen Buddhist priest, presiding over daily ceremonies at the Kenkoji Temple in Yokohama. He is celebrated for his unique ability to blend strikingly contemporary elements with the traditional design vernacular. He has worked in ultramodern urban hotels and in some of Japan's most famous classic gardens. In each project, his work as a designer of landscape architecture is inseparable from his Buddhist practice. Each becomes a Zen garden, "a special spiritual place where the mind dwells." This beautiful book, illustrated with more than 400 drawings and color photographs, is the first complete retrospective of Masuno's work to be published in English. It presents 37 major gardens around the world in a wide variety of types and settings: traditional and contemporary, urban and rural, public spaces and private residences, and including temple, office, hotel and campus venues. Masuno achieved fame for his work in Japan, but he is becoming increasingly known internationally, and in 2011 completed his first commission in the United States which is shown here. Zen Gardens, divided into three chapters, covers: "Traditional Zen Gardens," "Contemporary Zen Gardens" and "Zen Gardens outside Japan." Illustrated with photographs and architectural plans or sketches, each Zen garden design is described and analyzed by author Mira Locher, herself an architect and a scholar well versed in Japanese culture. Celebrating the accomplishments of a major, world-class designer, Zen Gardens also serves as something of a master class in Japanese garden design and appreciation: how to perceive a Japanese garden, how to understand one, even how to make one yourself. Like one of Masuno's gardens, the book can be a place for contemplation and mindful repose.

Author : Mira Locher,Shunmyo Masuno
Publisher : Tuttle Publishing
Page : 300 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2020-08-18
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 9781462922178

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Zen Garden Design by Mira Locher,Shunmyo Masuno Pdf

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 : Sophie Walker
Publisher : Phaidon Press Limited
Page : 310 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2017-11-08
Category : Gardening
ISBN : UCSD:31822044003770

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The Japanese Garden by Sophie Walker Pdf

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 : Kieran Egan
Publisher : Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Page : 282 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 0618063781

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Building My Zen Garden by Kieran Egan Pdf

"The adventures and occasional mayhem of a Western gardener seeking to create a peaceful place that calms the soul".

Author : Abd Al-hayy Moore
Publisher : RP Minis
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2000-09-04
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 0762408286

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The Mini Zen Gardening Kit by Abd Al-hayy Moore Pdf

This carry-along version of our enormously popular Zen Gardening Kit provides a touch of tranquility on the go. Packaged with a 32page introduction to the aesthetic enlightenment of Zen gardening, it includes a tray, fine sand, decorative rocks, and miniature wooden rake.

Author : Karen Maezen Miller
Publisher : New World Library
Page : 194 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2014
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 9781608682522

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Paradise in Plain Sight by Karen Maezen Miller Pdf

"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 is a Zen Buddhist priest and meditation teacher"--

Author : John Dougill
Publisher : Tuttle Publishing
Page : 369 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2017-10-10
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9781462919581

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Zen Gardens and Temples of Kyoto by John Dougill Pdf

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Author : Russ Chard
Publisher : Zenibo Marketing Limited
Page : 65 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2013-02-02
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 9781909908024

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Japanese Zen Gardens by Russ Chard Pdf

If you have ever wondered 'What is a Zen garden?' then this 50 page new publication for 2013 will tell you. Zen gardens are beautiful Japanese gardens steeped in history, religious meaning and a visual simplicity. There are many styles and many ingredients, Stones, Rocks, Moss, Sand, Gravel, Plants and Shrubs,Lanterns and Ornaments. Japanese Zen gardens is a book that introduces the reader to the subject and presents the options available for anyone wishing to build their own garden space at home - however large or small. Zen gardens are becoming more and more popular around the world and building one is not as difficult as you may think. With a little knowledge and following our step by step instructions with pictures you will discover how straight forward it is to build a Zen garden in your yard or garden. Japanese Zen gardens are serene havens of tranquil beauty and the perfect antidote to a stressful world. The author Russ Chard has written and published Japanese garden books, articles and videos for the past 10 years.

Author : Sunniva Harte
Publisher : Pavilion Books, Limited
Page : 160 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 1862054584

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Zen Gardening by Sunniva Harte Pdf

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 : Thomas Wright,Katsuhiko Mizuno
Publisher : Books Nippan
Page : 88 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 1990
Category : Gardening
ISBN : UVA:X006193466

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京都禅の庭 by Thomas Wright,Katsuhiko Mizuno Pdf

A full-color introduction to the serene world of Kyoto's Zen gardens. Each garden's location, visiting hours and admission policies are noted.

Author : Monty Don
Publisher : Two Roads
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2019-10-22
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 1473692296

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Japanese Gardens by Monty Don Pdf

'A fabulous, bonsai-filled book' Daily Mail The complement to the BBC2 series, Japanese Gardens: written by the nation's favourite gardener Monty Don, and beautifully produced with over 200 original photographs from Derry Moore. Traditional Japanese gardens combine aesthetics with ethics in a perfectly curated celebration of nature. A Japanese garden is the natural world made miniature: rocks represent mountains, ponds represent seas. In this personal and lyrical exploration of both the traditional and the modern aspects of Japanese gardening, Monty Don takes a look at the traditions and culture which inform some of the most beautiful gardens from all over Japan, from Kenroku-en to the Zen gardens of Tokyo and the historic beauty of Kyoto. Monty Don and Derry Moore guide us through the history and spectacular seasons of Japanese gardens, from the famous cherry blossom celebration hanami to the autumnal crimson magnificence of momijigari. Monty Don also explores the creative forms uniquely associated with Japanese gardens, from stone-masonry and ikebana to the intricate skill of bonsai. Stunningly photographed by Derry Moore, Japanese Gardens is a fascinating exploration of a unique relationship with gardens. 'An illuminating insight not only into the history and horticulture of some remarkable gardens but also into the Japanese culture and psyche' Gardens Illustrated ALSO BY MONTY DON & DERRY MOORE PARADISE GARDENS: THE WORLD'S MOST BEAUTIFUL ISLAMIC GARDENS As seen on the highly acclaimed BBC2 series, a glorious celebration of the richness of Islamic culture through some of the most beautiful gardens on earth. 'Sun-filled escapism' Country Life 'Simply breathtaking' Love it!

Author : Stephen Mansfield
Publisher : Tuttle Publishing
Page : 160 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2012-03-13
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 9781462905980

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Japanese Stone Gardens by Stephen Mansfield Pdf

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 : Seiko Goto,Takahiro Naka
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 225 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2015-10-16
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 9781317411642

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Japanese Gardens by Seiko Goto,Takahiro Naka Pdf

The unique beauty of the Japanese garden stems from its spirituality and rich symbolism, yet most discussions on this kind of garden rarely provide more than a superficial overview. This book takes a thorough look at the process of designing a Japanese garden, placing it in a historical and philosophical context. Goto and Naka, both academic experts in Japanese garden history and design, explore: The themes and usage of the Japanese garden Common garden types such as tea and Zen gardens Key maintenance techniques and issues. Featuring beautiful, full-colour images and a glossary of essential Japanese terms, this book will dramatically transform your understanding of the Japanese garden as a cultural treasure.

Author : Yoko Kawaguchi
Publisher : Fox Chapel Publishing
Page : 415 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2016-12-01
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 9781607651819

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Authentic Japanese Gardens by Yoko Kawaguchi Pdf

Discover how to recreate Japanese garden design and detail in either urban or country settings, with practical advice and stunning color photography.

Author : A. Keir Davidson
Publisher : Tarcher
Page : 164 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 1983
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 0874772540

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The Art of Zen Gardens by A. Keir Davidson Pdf