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The gardens are intended for walks and contemplation. Lanterns have been placed in many gardens, which are usually made of stone and placed in a concealed position. During a walk you can see different parts of the garden.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-art-of-the-japanese-garden","title":"The Art of the Japanese Garden","description":"\u003cp\u003e**Winner of the 2006 American Horticultural Society Book Award** The Art of the Japanese Garden is the only historical overview of Japanese gardens that covers Japanese gardening culture in one beautiful book. Japanese gardens are rooted in two traditions: an indigenous prehistoric tradition in which patches of graveled forest or pebbled beach were dedicated to nature spirits, and a tradition from China and Korea that included elements such as ponds, streams, waterfalls, rock compositions and a variety of vegetation. 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Readers will gain real insights into both the images on the page and the sites themselves, should they have the chance to visit.\" — Japan Visitor \u003cbr \/\u003e\u003cbr \/\u003e\"This book will inspire you as well to take a different approach to sightseeing. It provides very practical information about the different zen gardens all over town and background information that you'll definitely want to read.\" — The Travel Tester blog \u003cbr \/\u003e\u003cbr \/\u003e\"…the author vividly captures the scenery visitors are mesmerized by, so it's best for you to follow the path set out by the author as you imagine yourself exploring Kyoto.\" — JQ Magazine \u003cbr \/\u003e\u003cbr \/\u003e\"Not only is this a cultural, rather than a spiritual guide, but there is information about gardens, monastic grounds and buildings, temple histories, Zen practice, restaurants and even music (e.g., the shakuhachi). This is too an exhaustive compendium of Zen temples and gardens in the great city of Kyoto, making it an indispensable guide for visitors as well as for students, researchers, and residents alike.\" — George A. Keyworth, Assistant Professor of East Asian Religions, University of Saskatchewan\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Zen.nl","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59200711000328,"sku":"9784805314012","price":23.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1073\/1618\/3304\/files\/zen-prestashop-img-5432.jpg?v=1792755552"}],"url":"https:\/\/shop.zen.nl\/en\/collections\/ikebana.oembed","provider":"Zen.nl webshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}