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| Japanese Gardens Are Peaceful |
There are many different kinds of outdoor parks to visit
when you want to relax and enjoy your free time, but a Japanese garden is a
special place to go for peace and refection.
If you really want to escape the
fast pace of life for a while, a Japanese garden will take you on an unexpected
and tranquil journey in the midst of a chaotic landscape.
And most Japanese gardens are conveniently located in larger urban areas. So if you want to take a 2 hour break or so, a Japanese garden is the perfect place to do it.
And here are 10 other reasons to visit a Japanese garden if you haven’t ever been:
1. A Japanese garden can teach you about the Zen philosophy.
The organization of a Japanese
garden stems from the Zen Buddhists who used rocks and sand formations to enhance
meditation. The rocks represent islands and the sand represents water.
Reflecting on these specially arranged natural elements is very calming and illuminating.
2. A Japanese garden is very peaceful and relaxing.
You can sit and reflect on the arrangements
of the stones and the sand or you can listen to the fountains. You can also
stroll though the walkways and admire the plants. Most people that go to a
Japanese garden are there to do the same thing, so it is also usually quiet.
3. A Japanese garden can teach you about a different culture.
A Japanese garden is very reflective of the
Eastern philosophy, so the plants and the other garden elements are Japanese in
nature. A Japanese garden will often times have a tea house where they may
demonstrate a traditional tea ceremony.
4. A Japanese garden can inspire you.
When you walk around a Japanese garden, you will see many
possibilities for your own home. Whether you have your own garden or not, you
will see many plants which you can have indoors. As well, you may want to get
your own miniature sand box and rake to sit on your coffee table for peaceful
reflection.
5. A Japanese garden is historical.
The Japanese garden dates back to the year 612 when
Buddhists first introduced them to Japan. Many modern Japanese gardens are
modeled after these originals.
6. A Japanese garden is a great place to think about the meaning of life.
Because a Japanese
garden is built philosophically, the design of the garden will have you thinking
philosophically as well.
7. A Japanese garden
is a place where you can admire someone’s hard work.
A Japanese garden requires an incredible
amount of work to build and maintain and takes years to mature. It is an
inspiring experience to enjoy the intense effort that someone put into
something as simple as a garden.
8. A Japanese garden is a mini universe.
Because the garden is meant to mimic islands and water,
the Japanese garden represents its own universe. You are simply a giant who has
wandered into a world that is unique unto itself. (This is what we mean when we
say that a Japanese garden will get you philosophizing!)
9. A Japanese garden
takes you to a different world.
The
world of a Japanese garden is a step back in time because of its ancient design.
However, unlike other historical and educational attractions, a Japanese garden
is a living thing, and will transport you entirely to a different plane in the
universe.
10. A Japanese garden is simply a beautiful place.
Putting all other reasons aside, a Japanese
garden is a just a beautiful place to visit. Of all the gardens and parks that you can go
to, a Japanese garden will stand out in your mind as one of the most beautiful
places you have ever been.
If you don’t have a public Japanese garden in your
area, look one up online. There are plenty of pictures and you can take a
virtual tour that will show you just how beautiful a Japanese garden really
is.
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