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"Spring, summer, autumn, and winter. The seasons come and go, bringing changes both welcome and unexpected. Miki Sakamoto has spent a lifetime tending her garden and reflecting on its mysteries. Why do primulas bloom in snow? Do the trees really 'talk' to one another? What are the black birds saying today? And is there a mindful way to deal with an aphid infestation? From rising early to walk barefoot on the grass each morning, to afternoons and...
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"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...
71) Sky sweeper
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Despite criticism for his lack of "accomplishments," Takiboki finds contentment sweeping flower blossoms and raking the sand and gravel in the monks' temple garden. Includes a note on the art and beauty of Japanese gardens.
72) Japanese garden
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"Japanese gardens (niwa) are the distinctive Japanese landscape category, which derives from the aesthetic and philosophical ideas in the East, and closely relate to local religious and cultural rituals. Represented by the dry gardens, tea gardens and stroll gardens, Japanese gardens are designed as the miniaturisation and abstraction of natural landscape, taking the naturalistic approach to draw the garden space into certain spiritual field. Japanese...
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The video demystifies the process of creating and maintaining Japanese-style gardens through examples gleaned from nationally respected designer David Slawson's garden at Carleton College. Later, during May 2004, David presented his slide lecture at Carleton College; he elaborates on the nature of this landscape art. You will see how the garden maker creates a richly-textured landscape experience. He begins by exploring how our world view influences...
80) Masato's garden
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When Johnny shares his worries about his sick grandpa, his friend Masato invites him over to his house. There, Masato shows Johnny his extraordinary garden. It's filled with tiny pebbles, large rocks, small trees, and tall grass. Although Masato's garden is completely different from Johnny's grandpa's garden, the rocks and trees remind Johnny of him. Soon, he feels a little less worried.
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