Karesansui, the beauty of sabi

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Karesansui, or dry landscape gardening, is a traditional Japanese garden style that emphasizes the beauty of simplicity, emptiness, and natural elements. It is characterized by carefully arranged stones, raked gravel, and sometimes the absence of plants, creating a sense of tranquility and the passage of time. Sabi, the aesthetic concept of 'weariness of beauty,' is central to the appreciation of karesansui, highlighting its aged and timeless beauty.