Nanzenji located in Kyoto
The following photographs are of a work in progress. My hope is that my garden may eventually bring to mind traces of Nanzenji located in Kyoto. This garden style was popular during the Kamakura period that lasted between 1192 and 1333. In my case I have tried to create a dry bonsai tree for sale garden style of tea garden, with raked gravel representing water and shaped plants and rock groupings representing landmasses. Like other Japanese gardens, tea gardens reflect the style of the period they attempt to emulate. Their purpose is to provide guests a quiet space for reflection before participating in the tea ceremony.
