World serenity symbol
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The fountain at the very beginning of the garden is the figure of birth, with the water in the background symbolising the mother, the water as if giving birth, the happiness of a new life. The “Serenity Garden” in Santa Luċija therefore is a symbol of life, the entire life from birth to death. The rocks symbolise all that which is active, the work, the forces of work the water, all that is contemplated, all that compliments with work, thought, freedom, silence, reflection in one word Serenity. The water is the spirit of the world, that which provides oxygen, breath, the liquid clouds, blood running through the veins. Rocks are the body of the world, with its hills and valleys like arteries for blood. Rocks and water symbolise all that forms part of the basis of nature, the jang and the jin, all that which gives life. Their combination forms both the architecture and horticulture. The two main important elements in the Chinese Garden are the rocks and the water. The continuous change of elements used, also suggest an infinite variety of experiences. One cannot see everything at a glance, however from every part of the garden, one becomes aware that there are other things yet to be seen. Thirdly, due to its limited area, the Chinese Garden had to occupy space accordingly to provide the suggested choice. The Garden contains the basic elements of the world, the jang and the jin, shown through an intricate woven net or better still a lace of rocks and water, combined together in the limited space provided, though with a consistent architecture and splendid aesthetics. All the phases of nature are there for the service of human thoughts. Secondly, the Garden had to reflect a world of its own, complete in thought, microcosmic. First, the garden had to agree with the local environment, have a natural aspect rather than artificially made, thus be more spontaneous rather than symmetrical and elaborated, offering more surprises than simplicity. The person who is able to mimic himself with nature gains both mental health and a long life.Īs from the past three hundred years till today the Chinese Garden has been set up on three principles. The Chinese Garden provides the right setting for the citizen to roam freely within his inner thoughts. As from ancient times the Chinese Garden has always provided a symbolism of a world which outcomes that which can be seen or which is needed and also which gathers in itself a wide reflection of thoughts and choices.