Ryooanji is a temple belonging to the Myoshinji school of the Rinzai branch of the Zen sect so when we say "Zen", we mean the real thing not just a concept! This rock garden is claimed by many to be a masterpiece of not only Zen...
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Ryooanji is a temple belonging to the Myoshinji school of the Rinzai branch of the Zen sect so when we say "Zen", we mean the real thing not just a concept! This rock garden is claimed by many to be a masterpiece of not only Zen gardens but Japanese culture itself. It is further noted as a United Nations World Heritage site!
The garden is located in Kyoto Japan and contains 15 rocks arranged on the surface of white pebbles. It is constructed so that you can only see 14 of the 15 rocks no matter what angle or position you view the garden from. It is said that only when you attain spiritual enlightenment as a result of deep Zen meditation, will the last stone become visible.
Comments abound on the aesthetic qualities of the garden and it is a prime example of classic Japanese minimalism where a few simple pieces combine to create something larger in form and meaning.
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