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Zen garden design, mindful spaces by Shunmyo Masuno, Japan's leading garden designer, Mira Locher ; foreword by Terunobu Fujimori

eng

Includes bibliographical references (page 159)

illustrations

no index present

non fiction

Zen garden design

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1139271988

Mira Locher ; foreword by Terunobu Fujimori

mindful spaces by Shunmyo Masuno, Japan's leading garden designer

"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 16 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."--, Provided by publisher

The Complexity of Zen Garden: foreword by Terunobu Fujimori -- Introduction: The Nature of Reality -- A note on language -- Pt. One: Gardens in Private Residences -- Sansuitei, Private Residence, Shanghai, China -- Choshintei, Private Residence, Kamakura, Japan -- Kiontei, Private Residence, Tangshan, China -- Chokantei, Private Residence, Yokohama, Japan -- Rokkonshojo no Niwa, Private Residence, Tokyo, Japan -- Suiei no Niwa, Private Residence, Java, Indonesia -- Cultivating Consciousness: Shunmyo Masuno's Philosophy and Process of Garden Design -- Pt. Two: Condominium Landscapes -- Ryuuntei, Hisense Tianjin Condominiums, Qingdao, China -- Suigetsutei, The Green Collection Condominiums, Singapore -- Sansui Seion Ari, The Pavilia Hill Condominiums, Hong Kong -- Seigetsutei, The Nassim Condominiums, Singapore -- In Conversation: Designing with Ephemeral Materials and Enduring Nature: A Conversation with Shunmyo Masuno and Terunobu Fujimori -- Pt. Three: Public and Private Spaces -- Zagetsu, SeiFuen, Zagetsutei, Yokohama, Japan -- Sogen no Ittekisui, Shenzhen, China -- Enzuitei, Shanghai World Financial Center, Shanghai, China -- En to En no Niwa, Tencent Headquarters, Shenzhen, China -- Unmei no Teien, Koknese, Latvia -- Endnote -- Glossary -- Bibliography -- Acknowledgments