Zen Expression In The Built Environment

Buddhist culture is profound, from the Eastern Han Dynasty from India into China,after the Wei, Jin, Southern and Northern Dynasties, Sui and Tang dynasties until, inthe course of the spread of Buddhism and Taoism in generating a mutual influence,China ’s " Zen " will thus formed."Zen" originated in Sanskrit, including "meditation "," meditation " meaning, meaning people’s mental focus, abandoned inner thoughts, bylooking at their heart, and ultimately realize the truth.Busy people run around all day in the bustling modern city, living in reinforcedconcrete to build a space, then more or less feel a little bit tired, perhaps, we can createa quiet, integration, border empty Zen space, to make our spiritual purification. Liferealm of " Zen " This has brought the beauty of nature in harmony to our building tomake life blending, so that the human mind and return to the quiet simplicity.Architecture is an integral part of the social culture, no matter what style of design,which have a specific spiritual and cultural psychological structure is commenced andcompleted in a certain cultural context, and thus reflect different values and aestheticideas, reflecting the At that time the cultural style. Zen culture as Eastern culture as amajor cultural landmark in the history of architecture but also has a very profoundimpact. Influence of Zen culture of the building, as well as the expression of Zen in thebuilt environment, to interpret architectural and spiritual connotation Zen Zen space.