A bonsai is a microcosm containing within it,
unchanged in everything but size,
the mystery of the universe.
- Colin Lewis
The Japanese word ‘bonsai’ refers not only to a dwarf tree, but also to the art of growing miniature trees in a tray or low pot-saucer. Originated in China many centuries ago, this art was eventually adopted and named ‘bonsai’ by the Japanese. It soon gained popularity and didn’t take long to become known all over the world.
unchanged in everything but size,
the mystery of the universe.
- Colin Lewis
The Japanese word ‘bonsai’ refers not only to a dwarf tree, but also to the art of growing miniature trees in a tray or low pot-saucer. Originated in China many centuries ago, this art was eventually adopted and named ‘bonsai’ by the Japanese. It soon gained popularity and didn’t take long to become known all over the world.
A bonsai is heavy with symbolism. A self-contained little world, some practitioners believe that a bonsai holds the entire Universe: The world is symbolized by a ‘miniature mountain, ’ the bowl represents ‘learning’ and the trunk with its branches shows “the whole” and “a part of the whole.”
The bonsai has also been linked to various deities: Trees with split or forked trunks are usually chosen for worship. Therefore, trees with those distinctive elements are used by Japanese masters of bonsai in their works as a form-building.
The bonsai has also been linked to various deities: Trees with split or forked trunks are usually chosen for worship. Therefore, trees with those distinctive elements are used by Japanese masters of bonsai in their works as a form-building.
One of the most important elements of a bonsai is its shape. Pruned into a triangle, it symbolizes:
- The life-giving forces of the Earth
- The sacred Buddhist mountain of Sumer
- The triad of Heaven – Earth – Man.
- The trikayya, or three bodies of Buddha (sambhogakaya, nirmanakaya, dharmakaya)
- Birth – Life – Death
- Body – Mind – Soul
This elegant plant also fits beautifully into any interior. A meaningful gift, a bonsai is considered by many to bring positive energy and good fortune to those who receive it.
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