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