Sakuteiki
Sakuteiki (作庭記, "Records of Garden Making") is a classical Japanese garden design treatise written by the monk and landscape architect **Kōrin** (1658–1716) during the early Edo period. Completed in 1701, it remains one of the most influential texts on traditional Japanese garden aesthetics, particularly in the development of *karesansui* (dry landscape) gardens.
The treatise emphasizes the philosophical and spiritual dimensions of garden design, drawing from Zen Buddhist principles
Sakuteiki is notable for its practical advice on selecting and arranging materials, such as the placement of
Though written over three centuries ago, Sakuteiki continues to be studied for its enduring insights into Japanese