Dimensions
240 x 297 x 20mm
Oriental gardens have always had a close relationship with spiritual and religious ideas. Some of the first to be created were built in forest clearings, or on mountainsides as shrines dedicated to nature gods. Over time, as spiritual beliefs developed and changed, a complex set of rules and taboos about garden design evolved, and simple shrines gave way to the highly stylized creations that we recognize today.
In this book, Erik Borja explores the history and philosophy of the Zen garden and explains the main principles for creating one and also looks in detail at the essential components that should be included.
Throughout the book, Erik Borja aims to introduce the reader to the basic concepts of Zen gardening and to explain how to adapt these ideas. The book is illustrated with inspirational photograpy of the gardens that Erik Borja has created over the past fifteen years.
