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“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.”

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Muso Soseki

Muso Soseki was a prominent Japanese poet of the Muromachi period, born in 1275. As a member of the influential Hōjō clan, he made significant contributions to the development of tanka poetry, known for its 31-syllable structure. His poetry, characterized by its elegance and depth, reflects the complex social and political context of his time. more

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