![]() The third, Horaijima (Island of Everlasting Happiness) is symbolic of paradise-in sight yet so elusive. Two-Seifuto (Island of Clear, Pure Breezes) and Keiunto (Island of the Auspicious Cloud)-are open to the public. This 17-acre lakeside garden features three islands. And, the half-buried, moss-covered rocks all add to the illusion. The weathered pine trees-representing longevity in Japanese culture-are pruned and trained to give the illusion of old age. The short bloom period of flowering shrubs, perennials and ornamental trees reflect the balance between the ephemeral existence of human life and nature’s timelessness. Large rocks are partially buried, appearing as if they have been in place forever. It illustrates the Japanese respect for nature and timelessness. A tour of the garden can be a thought-provoking experience. It is one of 18 stops in this stunning setting. You can experience the zen or dry garden in the Elizabeth Hubert Malott Japanese Garden. These sparse elements help one avoid distractions while stimulating meditation. Unlike flower-filled perennial borders, the zen garden is reduced to bare essentials-sand and rocks and a limited plant palette. The sand in a dry garden is raked in patterns to represent waves and ripples. Carefully placed stones and boulders symbolize mountains while white sand represents flowing water. Rocks are an essential part of the garden, believed to be the “bones” of the earth. ![]() The correct term for this type of garden is karesansui, or dry garden.Ī Zen Garden is the epitome of control, moderation and simplicity. The term “Zen garden” was first coined by Loraine Kuck, in her 1935 book “100 Gardens of Kyoto.” By the 1950s, the term became popular as a way for Westerners and Europeans to describe the minimalistic rock-and-sand gardens found at Zen Buddhist temples in Japan. There are many definitions for the word “zen.” It’s been described as “a state of calm attentiveness in which one's actions are guided by intuition rather than by conscious effort.” It may be defined as having qualities such as meditative calmness often associated with practitioners of Zen Buddhism.
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