Module 4: Water Features in a Zen Garden

Summary/What you will learn The symbolism of water in Japanese culture The symbolism of water in Buddhist culture Ponds in Japanese Zen gardens Waterfalls in Japanese Zen gardens Fountains in Japanese Zen gardens 4.1 Module Introduction Water is so important in a Zen garden, at least the symbolisation of water, that we have devoted an entire module to this element. Water is highly symbolic in both Japanese and Buddhist culture, and every Zen garden should contain wa...