Living design
Posted on October 2, 2008
Filed Under Art & Design, Zen, Spirit
One of the more classical visual representations of Zen is the bonsai. All unique, symbolizing a balance of nature and symmetry. Maintaining one is quite difficult and requires patience, knowledge and an environment conducive to proper growth.
There must be a spiritual bond that allows for the most successful bonsai to live decades and longer. What makes this bonsai care so reminiscent of Zen practice is the ability to focus on something outside of one’s self while ultimately becoming better at appreciating all of earth’s amazing gifts. Also it can be said that the one that cares for the bonsai becomes the bonsai and the bonsai becomes the gardener - both becoming one representation of a single life.
I think as you view these examples — (2) — (3) — (4) and articles you will see what I mean. The heart and soul of the Bonsai continues to beat soundly after hundreds of years.
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