Bonsai Art And Its Meaning
Thursday, June 24th, 2010
Something is definitely hidden behind the beauty of bonsai trees and people all over the world are eager to know this especially if they are going to create their own bonsai trees. People often wonder about the meaning of bonsai art and want to know what is there behind these miniature trees. The meaning of the word and the phenomenon in general can be easily clarified. ‘A tree in a tray’ – this is the translation of the term. The bonsai art itself originated in Asian countries and initially appeared in China about a thousand years ago, but not in Japan like many consumers may think.
There were numerous legends and myths around these tiny trees and their meaning. Ancient Chinese people grew them in different shapes and especially they liked the forms of various fabulous and mythical creatures – dragons, snakes and birds. The roots to these forms were given by Chinese mythology.
Several centuries ago Japanese people inherited this art; they learnt how to grow miniature copies of big trees and improved the art in general. The meaning of bonsai has changed a lot too. In accordance to the legends Zen Buddhist monks have brought the art of bonsai growing to Japan and this art was viewed like an emblem of harmony and peace between nature and humans. In the course of time the shapes of the bonsai trees have been altered too. Instead of fearsome grotesque forms of dragons and other animals now the bonsai plants are only about peace and harmony and look very nice.
But the influence that Zen Buddhist monks gave to the art of bonsai growing was so deep and great that we can easily feel it even in the books related to bonsai growing that were published in the western countries for western people. Dedicated to bonsai tree growing guide books tell about a meditative state of mind and spirit while you are taking care of bonsai plants. You should cut, prune and even water your bonsai plant being in a zen-like state of mind.
But for western public the root meaning of the bonsai art has been lost lately and now general public grow these miniature trees only like a touch of Eastern countries and for decoration of their homes and gardens. Maybe it is not very good. We know much about bonsai tree body but have forgotten completely about its soul.
But the process of growing bonsai trees is a spiritual thing and if you try to create your own bonsai miracle, you will feel this. You will know the character of your tree and discover much new inside your own soul and mind. Thus you will be able to discover your own meaning of bonsai art.
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