| The Bonsai Tree | | | | over a thousand years. Some people believe that |
| The bonsai tree is not 'yet another houseplant' and | | | | planting trees in trays for artistic purposes may have |
| lovers of Bonsai tradition need to have great patience | | | | its origins in india. |
| and perseverance because it might take quite a few | | | | Whatever the true history, it seems likely that the |
| years for a bonsai to achieve its full potential. There is | | | | growth in popularity of Bonsai is linked with zen |
| no question, though, given the time and attention, the | | | | buddhism as zen buddhism promotes creating works |
| end result is a great joy. | | | | of art as an essential extension of the self , and one's |
| History | | | | own spirituality. In fact, the creation of a bonsai is seen |
| The actual word 'bonsai' is is the joining together of | | | | as a form of meditation. |
| two Japanese words, the first part, the word 'bon', | | | | Nowadays, the development and care of Bonsai trees |
| which translates as 'shallow container' or tray, and 'sai' | | | | is an incredibly popular pastime that is enjoyed |
| which means 'planting' or 'plant' | | | | throughout the world, and gives pleasure to growing |
| The art of bonsai was first invented in china, but it is | | | | numbers. |
| japan that has really devloped the art of bonsai for | | | | |