In a word
Inner Bench is related to the quiet movement and ritual space of tea gardens and roji.
Overview
Inner Bench belongs to the quiet world of tea gardens and roji. It shapes walking pace, purification, and the transition of mind before entering a tea space.
A gardener's perspective
In Inner Bench, quietness and gesture matter more than display. The gardener shapes walking pace, pauses, and bodily movement through the space.
How to observe it in a garden
When observing Inner Bench, pay attention to walking pace and pauses. In a tea garden, elements are arranged to shift the visitor’s mind.
Also known as
Inner Bench