The Sound of Cherry Blossoms: Zen Lessons from the Garden on Contemplative Design

The Sound of Cherry Blossoms

Zen Lessons from the Garden on Contemplative Design

145 pages

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I am reviewing this book for NetGalley who gave me a copy of their book for an honest review.

This is not the normal type of garden book I read. Usually, the garden books that come through my hands are the type of practical knowledge. i.e. this much fertilizer and this type of plant. However, I have a deep and unabiding love of Japanese Landscape architecture, and Zen Buddhism in general. Putting them together in a general and readable format was like a delicious candy bar for me. It was a lovely and relaxing read. It was full of beautiful writing, not as practical as I would like and sometimes a bit too “woo woo” for my taste, but well written and interesting. Definitely, the writing is something to contemplate. I think on rereading it, I would get more out of it. This is the type of book that you get much more out of it with contemplation and multiple reads.

June 22, 2018