Being Homo sapiens, we take a certain amount of pride in the fact that, for good or ill, we have evolved into a top level position in the biosphere. Indeed, as noted by the eminent biologist E.O. Wilson, we may actually be the first life form on the planet ever to have evolved into a […]
There are times in life when one feels helplessly caught up in competition with others just to obtain the necessities of living.
While a place of peace and stillness is often known to exist, it can seem far off and the location of the gate leading to it may be unknown.
Read the book Sakuteiki and you will quickly discover that a traditional Japanese garden is not merely a visually pleasing arrangement of ponds and plants – it is an exercise in philosophy that changes not only with each passing season, but also with each visit and visitor. While such a garden might not always provide […]