Tenryu-ji

A major Japanese Zen temple, viewed through its monks, gardens, meditation, and art.

The Pond in the Garden 000

Acknowledgments 000

Part I: Land, Landscape, and the Spirit of Place 000

1 Mountains, Water, and Fragrant Trees 000
2 Death, Dream, and the Genesis of a Temple 000
3 Clouds of Flowers Preserve the Way 000

Part II: A Garden in Green Shade 000

4 A Pond of Shadow and Shimmering Stones 000
5 Footprints in the Sky
6 Settling Flowers of Ice
7 Bridge to Buddha-Nature 000
8 Sitting in the Garden 000
9 Anchors Along the Journey 000
10 The Dragon Gate 000

Part III: Garden as Life and Spirit 000

11 A Walk to the Garden 000
12 Stones and Life: Sweet to See 000
13 Just As Before 000

Notes 000
Bibliography 000
Index 000