This title seeks to help the reader create a garden that is a haven of tranquility by drawing on the principles of Zen aesthetics and by incorporating elements of Zen philosophy and symbolism into garden design. It shows how to design rock and water gardens which symbolize spiritual qualities.
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“For the gardener looking to create a peaceful sanctuary from hectic daily life, this book is an ideal guide.” -- Indianapolis Star, September, 2001
“Practical advice and inspiring photos that can help you apply principles of Japanese Zen gardening.” -- The Charlotte Observer, September, 2001 --This text refers to an alternate Hardcover edition.
“Practical advice and inspiring photos that can help you apply principles of Japanese Zen gardening.” -- The Charlotte Observer, September, 2001 --This text refers to an alternate Hardcover edition.
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Jenny Hendy is a freelance writer whose work has appeared in many different magazines and in book form, including Perennials, The Gardeners Palette and Balcony & Roof Gardens. Ms. Hendy has both a degree in botany and a special interest in Eastern philosophy and its influence on gardening.
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars
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This review is from: Zen in Your Garden: Creating Sacred Spaces (Hardcover)
This book has more in common with a glossy gardening magazine than a book of either oriental style landscaping or zen philosophy. There's lots of pretty pictures (which you may find inspirational) but the advice in the text if fairly shallow. The connection to zen is a bit nebulous... and seems to exist mostly to add some sort of deeper legitamacy to the book.
8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
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A pleasure to read.,
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After reading this as a library book I wanted it in my personal library. A Japanese garden is not my goal - a serene and calm landscape is. I found inspiration and sound principles to work with in ZEN IN MY GARDEN. A pleasure to read.
9 of 11 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent guide to Zen for Western gardens.,
By Jeffrey Scargle (Menlo Park, CA USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Zen in Your Garden: Creating Sacred Spaces (Hardcover)
I am a beginner at Zen, but from what I know of the underlying ideas and principles from reading several authors, this book captures the essence of what one would need to create a place for quiet contemplation. Stunning pictures!
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Now more than ever, in our increasingly complex and rapidly changing society, we feel the need for tranquility and harmony, and the East may provide the inspiration we need to simplify our lives, to "clear the clutter," not only from our surroundings, but also from our minds. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
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Now more than ever, in our increasingly complex and rapidly changing society, we feel the need for tranquility and harmony, and the East may provide the inspiration we need to simplify our lives, to "clear the clutter," not only from our surroundings, but also from our minds. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
rock groupings, dry garden Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Zen Buddhism New!
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Front Cover | Table of Contents | First Pages | Index | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
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- Zen in Ten: Easy Lessons for Spiritual Growth (Ten Easy Lessons Series) by C. Alexander Simpkins in Back Matter
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