Japanese Gardens: What They Are, Why They Matter | Dr. Kendall Brown

Discover the beauty, philosophy, and cultural depth of Japanese gardens in this film by the North American Japanese Garden Association (NAJGA), written, directed, and narrated by Dr. Kendall Brown.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction: The Power of Japanese Gardens
00:11 What Makes Japanese Gardens Unique
00:42 A Living Connection to Nature
01:13 Origins & Early Spiritual Gardens
01:45 Zen Gardens & Medieval Innovations
02:21 Gardens for Leisure & Daily Life
03:04 Japanese Gardens Go Global
03:40 Postwar Renewal & Modern Influence
04:03 How Japanese Gardens Are Designed
04:31 The Journey Through Space & Time
05:00 Seasons & the Passage of Time
05:33 The Gardener’s Art
06:09 Mindfulness & Meaning in the Garden
06:45 Gardens as Cultural & Social Spaces
07:23 Rituals, Tea, and Obon Traditions
08:00 Experiencing Wonder & Reflection