Rebecca's Reading RoomA Garden Meditation in the Heart of Vancouver
In the midst of a busy city, there are places designed not for speed, but for stillness. One of those places is the Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden in Vancouver. Tucked quietly within the city, the garden was created according to the principles of classical Chinese landscape design, where architecture, water, stone, and plants come together to create harmony and balance.
Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden (Rebecca Budd Photo Archives November 5, 2015)These gardens are not meant to be rushed through. They are meant to be experienced slowly. Each curved pathway, each reflection on the surface of the water, and each carefully placed stone invites the visitor to pause and observe. In classical Chinese philosophy, the garden becomes a small world in itself, a place where mountains, rivers, sky, and human imagination exist together in quiet conversation.
Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden (Rebecca Budd Photo Archives November 5, 2015)A few years ago, I filmed a short meditation in the garden. The intention was simple. That is, to capture a moment of calm and share it with others who might need a few minutes of quiet during their day. There is something remarkable about stepping into such a space. The sounds of the city soften. Attention returns to simple things. The movement of water, the texture of wood and stone, the rhythm of breathing.
As you watch or listen, there is nothing you need to do. Simply allow the garden to set the pace. Let the images and music carry you for a few minutes into a quieter rhythm.
Lao Tzu once wrote: “Nature does not hurry, yet everything is accomplished.”
Rebecca
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