This Japanese garden book captures the magic of more than twenty quintessentially Japanese gardens in stunning photographs and engaging, informative text. Every Japanese garden seeks to evoke the mystery and harmony of nature while providing a serene, restful place for contemplation and meditation. The featured sites range from large feudal period gardens, temple and Japanese tea gardens, private gardens, and gardens devoted to miniature bonsai.

With 300 color photographs, this book is a rare treat for the Japanese garden lover. Hardcover, 208 pages.

The Japanese garden tradition inspires us to view the garden as an integral part of the home. The beautiful variety of gardens featured in this book proves that Japanese garden lovers need not be restricted by the size of their land, the climate, or even their budget. A Japanese garden can be created in the most unexpected places -- a courtyard, a narrow patch of land, or the approach to the front door of the home. Peppered with haiku poetry and full-color photography throughout, it is a great gift book for any gardener with an affinity for the Japanese aesthetic. Hardcover, 96 pages.

The Sakuteiki, literally "Notes on Garden Design", by the 11th century poet and courtier Tachibana no Toshitsuna, laid out the principles that shaped the design of Japanese gardens and elevated them to sacred spaces. It remains a vital influence for Japanese garden designers today.   more...

This very special book explores the innovative approach to garden making and landscape design found in the work of Martin Mosko, a landscape architect and Zen teacher working in the Rocky Mountain region of Colorado.

Japanese gardens are rooted in two traditions: an indigenous prehistoric tradition in which patches of graveled forest or pebbled beach were dedicated to nature spirits, and a tradition from China and Korea that included elements such as ponds, streams, waterfalls, and rock components. This book explores the history, symbolism and composition of the traditional Japanese garden.   more...

This book on Japanese gardens is an invaluable resource for homeowners, landscape designers, and garden lovers. It focuses on the intimate relationship between the house and garden, and how various Japanese garden types can be applied to residential homes and small businesses. Using real examples of gardens he designed and constructed, author Oguchi begins each chapter with a discussion of general layouts and methods for developing a key garden type before explaining his step-by-step approach to its creation. General techniques for handling stone, moss, bamboo, and trees are offered. Sumptuous photographs and detailed line-drawings of both ambitious designs and simple variations. Hardcover, 128 pages.

Tassajara Zen Mountain Center, the legendary Buddhist monastery set deep in California's Ventana Wilderness, is famous for its healthy gourmet vegetarian cuisine. Guests are known to rave about one particular Tassajara tradition: the bag lunch. Tassajara Cookbook shares these neverbefore- published recipes for savory sandwich spreads, pâtés and loaves, egg and tofu sandwich fillings, salads, chutneys, sauces, marinades, and butters, as well as recipes for baked goods and sweet treats.   more...

In this new cookbook from the celebrated kitchen at Tassajara Zen Mountain Center, readers will find not only 50 tantalizing recipes for vegan and vegetarian appetizers, entrees, side dishes and desserts, but also teachings, stories, and the spirit of true Zen practice. Learn to cook wonderful food with the mind of love, respect, and gratitude that transforms an ordinary meal into a sincere offering for all beings. Full-color photographs throughout. A great gift book!

Hardcover, 223 pages.

An introduction to shojin ryori, the centuries-old vegetarian cuisine of Japan's Buddhist temples, this book is a must for vegetarians, vegans, and anyone interested in healthy eating. In addition to 60 mouthwatering recipes adapted to the Western kitchen, the author teaches us the physical and spiritual benefits of using seasonal ingredients and following the flow of the seasons.   more...