Gardening traditions, religion, and spirituality have been interwoven in many cultures. Religious gardens may honor a deity and/or serve as a place of religious meditation. This category collects sites about garden types and styles from various religious contexts. Biblical (10) Catholic (4) Zen Gardens@ (3) 1. ABC Radio National: The Spirit of Gardens - Transcript of a program that explored the spirit of gardens in Zen Buddhism, Christianity, and the Baha’i Faith. 2. BBC World Service: A Place in Paradise - Audio tour, with sacred garden expert Martin Palmer, of Buddhist, Christian, and Islamic gardens in Britain. 3. Gardenvisit.com: Sacred Gardens - The historical development of religious and spiritual gardens. 4. Mary's Gardens - Pennsylvania organization dedicated to gardens honoring Virgin Mary. Articles on many topics including plants to use, home and parish Mary gardens, and prayer and meditation in the garden. 5. Paradise on Earth: Historical Gardens of the Middle East - Article by Safei El-Deen Hamed on Islamic garden elements and design concepts. Includes references.

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