Zen Buddhist priest Shunmyo Masuno understands that today's busy world leaves little time or space for self-reflection, but that a garden--even in the most urban of spaces--can provide some respite. In his words, "The garden is a special spiritual place
The Complexity of Zen Garden: foreword by Terunobu Fujimori
Introduction: The Nature of Reality
A note on language
Pt. One: Gardens in Private Residences
Sansuitei, Private Residence, Shanghai, China
Choshintei, Private Residence, Kamakura, Japan
Kiontei, Private Residence, Tangshan, China
Chokantei, Private Residence, Yokohama, Japan
Rokkonshojo no Niwa, Private Residence, Tokyo, Japan
Suiei no Niwa, Private Residence, Java, Indonesia
Cultivating Consciousness: Shunmyo Masuno's Philosophy and Process of Garden Design
Pt. Two: Condominium Landscapes
Ryuuntei, Hisense Tianjin Condominiums, Qingdao, China
Suigetsutei, The Green Collection Condominiums, Singapore
Sansui Seion Ari, The Pavilia Hill Condominiums, Hong Kong
Seigetsutei, The Nassim Condominiums, Singapore
In Conversation: Designing with Ephemeral Materials and Enduring Nature: A C