Symbolism in Zen Garden

The main structure of the Japanese garden is determined by the building that contains it; that is, the frame of the enduring elements of buildings, balconies and terraces, paths, etc. from

Building mountains from

 [artificial hills] and stones. It is ideal for small areas or places where light or ventilation is required in traditional gardens.

There are all kinds of Zen thoughts in the Japanese garden. Here are some key elements:

Gates [torii], wings, straw rope and cloth banners are used as markers to divide the pace.

bridge [Hash], crossing a bridge is similar to passing from one world to another. As the influence of Zen enters the forefront, the bridge presents more Taoist significance, that is, from the human world into the natural world, from this plane to a higher plane.

water [Mizu] Buddhism has always believed that water is the most appropriate metaphor for human existence. It rises in its downhill race, accumulates strength, and disappears peacefully into the sea [again, reborn like rain]. In the pond in the garden, it creates a "negative" space in the garden, nothing else.

Planting area. Although Zen actually enacted a plant palette when it arrived, plants still have some Zen ideas. Big bamboo is often found in temple gardens because canes are a perfect example of principles. from

Mushin from

 Or "hollow" [hollow provides strength through flexibility]. Plum is a regular Zen theme, without leaves blooming, usually with snow on the ground [symbolizing resilience and rebirth]. Pine is called from

Lu from

 , the sound of the word "waiting", so it is set in the garden as a symbol of strength and patience

shrine More is a psychological structure than a physical location. This is a place that exists in the mind, not a place to see. The Yasukuni Shrine is a spirit. It is also the place where people meet the spirit.

sand Or gravel represents water.耙 or not, symbolizing the ocean, ocean, river or lake.

The act of intrusion of gravel into mode recall or ripple water has an aesthetic function. Zen practice exercises also help them focus. Achieving perfect lines is not easy. The tweezers are based on the pattern of the ridges as needed and are limited to some stone objects located within the gravel area. Still, patterns are usually not static. The change in development model is a creative and inspiring challenge.

stone It is the main element of Japanese garden design. Because of their strong desire for eternity and stone, which represents the eternal element of nature, they are considered to be more important than Japanese trees. In Japanese garden design, stone is used in combination with other stones or sand to create a natural landscape or create an abstract design. The shape of natural gemstones is divided into five categories, which are called five natural gemstones. Japanese use wood, fire, earth, metal and water to represent stone elements and apply to five types of stone shapes:

1. Taido: Wood. High vertical. It means tall trees. Also known as a body stone, placed on the back of the group.
2. Reisho: Metal. Low vertical. It means the stability and firmness of the metal. Usually combined with high vertical. It is sometimes called the soul gem.
3. Shigyo: Fire. arch. A branch shaped like a fire. These types of branches are called the stone atmosphere and the urinary stones. Usually placed on the front and side of other shapes.
4. New Taiwan: Water. Flat or horizontal. Known as the horizontal cornerstone or body and mind stone. Usually used for the coordination of rock grouping.
5. Kikyaku: Earth. Reclining Buddha. A stone commonly referred to as root or sputum. Usually placed at the front desk to create a harmonious look.

The message of the Zen Garden is that each divided area still represents the whole nature; the fence helps us to recognize the division, and the garden should remind us of the whole. The door on the wings is very much like a bridge in the deep sense; the phrase "passing the gate" is a metaphor for becoming a monk.

Switching between a state of being and a state of being.

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