Zen Garden for Beginners: A Guide to Cultivating a Peaceful Space of Any Size - Softcover

Fleury, Alexandra

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1648765505 ISBN 13: 9781648765506

Publisher: Callisto, 2021

Synopsis

Create an outdoor haven of peace and tranquility with this beloved Japanese tradition

Whether it's on a small balcony or in your backyard, a Zen garden can beautify your outdoor space and be a deeply meditative practice. Even if you have no experience with Zen or Zen gardening, this book will teach you everything you need to plan, build, maintain, and enjoy a garden of your own. There's no need for special equipment―Zen gardens are created with natural elements like gravel, rocks, stones, and greenery, making them perfect for the beginner and the minimalist alike.

• A holistic approach to Zen―Get an introduction to the background, philosophy, and aesthetic principles of Zen gardening, and find peaceful meditative practices to do in your own space.
• Zen gardening for everyone―Explore a variety of garden designs, both traditional and contemporary, that accommodate a multitude of budgets, space constraints, and garden sizes.
• Instructional illustrations―Discover insightful diagrams that show you how to execute different Zen gardening designs.

Retreat to your own tranquil Japanese rock garden with The Zen Garden for Beginners.

About this title

About the Author

ALEXANDRA FLEURY is a writer, artist, gardener, and devoted Zen practitioner. A former resident of Dai Bosatsu Zendo monastery and current resident of Hoen-ji temple, she spends her time practicing Zen while caring for the temple, land, and community.

Edition details

• Publisher: Callisto
• Publication date: 2021
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1648765505
• ISBN 13: 9781648765506
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 140