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.
"Have you ever yearned for your own special place of serenity?
Alexandra Fleury's Zen Garden for Beginners is the guide you'll
need to create such a place. A longtime Zen practitioner and
gardener, Fleury invites you to learn about the aesthetic
principles of Zen gardens and shows you how to plan your garden's
design, adapting traditional elements to your own space and budget.
Following her step-by-step approach, you'll discover that building
and caring for your Zen garden will bring spiritual benefits into
your everyday life." --Shinge Sherry Chayat, Zen teacher and
author
"This exceedingly accessible guide allows you to bring centuries of
Zen tradition and the timeless principles of Japanese aesthetics
into your own space. Including insights from her own Zen practice,
Alexandra shows you how to blend meditation and gardening into a
tranquil exploration of creative freedom." --Giun Stefan Streit,
resident minister at New York Zendo Shobo-ji
"You don't have to travel to Japan to learn about creating your own
Zen garden, right here, in your own space! Read about the
underlying wisdom and principles, and learn step by step what is
needed for your own creation. Alexandra's competent guidance makes
this book a must-have for all aspiring Zen garden creators."
--Chigan-kutsu Dokurō Jaeckel, Abbot, Charles River Zen
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