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A Walk through a Japanese Garden

September 4, 2013 by 9 Comments

 

Pine Point in the Japanese Garden at Chicago Botanic Gardens

Pine Point in the Japanese Garden at Chicago Botanic Gardens ©2013 Bo Mackison

“The many great gardens of the world, of literature and poetry, of painting and music, of religion and architecture, all make the point as clear as possible: The soul cannot thrive in the absence of a garden.” ~ Thomas Moore

Crossing the Arched Bridge

Crossing the Arched Bridge to the Japanese Garden ©2013 Bo Mackison

“Japanese gardens ask that you go beyond the garden spiritually, that you look at the garden not merely as an object but also as a path into the realms of spirit.”
— Makoto Ooka in The Temple in the House

Tree Roots

Tree Roots © 2013 Bo Mackison

“The garden reconciles human art and wild nature, hard work and deep pleasure, spiritual practice and the material world. It is a magical place because it is not divided.”
— Thomas Moore

Zigzag Bridge

Zigzag Bridge © 2013 Bo Mackison

“If you want to reach the infinite, then explore every aspect of the finite.”
–  Goethe 

Garden Path

Garden Path © 2013 Bo Mackison

“When a garden is used as a place to pause for thought, that is when a Zen garden comes to life. When you contemplate a garden like this it will form as lasting impression on your heart.”
— Muso Soseki in The Temple in the House

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Bo Mackison is photographer, book-maker, collector of stories, naturalist, curator and owner of Seeded Earth Studio LLC. Strolling in a garden – a perfect way to spend an afternoon. Photographs from Japanese Garden, Chicago Botanic Gardens.

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I'm a photographer, book-artist, traveler, naturalist, and creator of the Contemplative Creatives Journey, An Online Workshop and Community and Desert Wisdom Cards and Workshops. Though often not well known, I find the desert a welcoming place - a healing space. Its mysteries and gifts transformed me several years ago. Since that first encounter, I return again and again to fill my well in what most people think of as a desolate region. I'd love to share my desert discoveries and wisdom with you. Please subscribe to receive my five part mini email course The Gifts of the Desert. It's my gift to you.

Comments

  1. Gandalf says
    September 5, 2013 at 11:34 am

    What a wonderful series of photos. I hope to visit that botanical garden sometime.

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  2. Jim says
    September 5, 2013 at 5:22 pm

    May I suggest you make it to Anderson Japanese garden in Rockford, IL this fall. It is close to Madison. I have some photos on my website, including some good ones from last fall.

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  3. Debi says
    September 7, 2013 at 11:43 am

    I needed that calming, quietening respite. Thanks, Bo. Lovely series of photos that really speaks to my soul.

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  4. Montucky says
    September 12, 2013 at 9:01 pm

    What a beautiful place!

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  5. Robin says
    October 6, 2013 at 5:32 am

    This was a wonderful way to start my day. Thank you, Bo. 🙂

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  6. Molly says
    October 16, 2013 at 1:01 pm

    I especially love the bridge photo. Very calming. We all need some peace to look at and reflect!

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