Spiritual Gardening: Creating Sacred Space OutdoorsCreating a garden that is a spiritual sanctuary -- a calm refuge from the stresses of everyday life, a soothing balm for heart and soul -- is within every gardener's reach. This book looks at the garden as a place to engage the senses and connect the spirit to nature. Gardens, whether small urban plots or larger country spaces, can become places to foster personal growth and spiritual awareness. Spiritual Gardening in resplendent with illustrations and color photos throughout, illuminating how to create your own special outdoor retreat. |
Contents
Gardening for the Soul | 9 |
The Spiritual Gardens | 75 |
THE Tranquillity GARDEN | 79 |
THE Healing GARDEN | 89 |
THE Zen GARDEN | 99 |
THE Gaia GARDEN | 113 |
THE Aromatherapy GARDEN | 123 |
THE Feng Shui GARDEN | 131 |
THE Saintss GARDEN | 151 |
THE Labyrinth GARDEN | 157 |
Gardening as a Spiritual Exercise | 165 |
Sources | 180 |
Selected Bibliography | 185 |
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Acknowledgments | 192 |
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