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.
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Publisher: Tuttle PublishingISBN: 9784805315880Number of pages: 160Weight: 907 gDimensions: 254 x 191 mm
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"...a deeper dive into Masunos design process and ideas,so if you're after something that's instructional as well as inspirational then this is (an) option for you." - Flowers Across Melbourne blog"The text is superb-very complex thoughts written in an almost readily understandable fashion,and most enjoyable to read. And the illustrations are even better-assisted,I am certain,by the quality of the gardens being illustrated." -Shakkei Journal"(Masuno's) ideas and design process,which are fundamental to his daily Zen practice and teachings,are explored through photographs,drawings and descriptive narrative." -ABC Gardening Australia magazine
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