Perhaps, you would rather see trees in the background. Well, it's not always possible and besides; if you think of the scholar's purpose - even in the confines of tall city buildings - one can find
a serenity, by framing views, that focus our attention on the moment. What goes on beyond in the world outside is immaterial to the nature of the peace created, within. One has to be able to concentrate on the framed views in front of the eyes and conceptualise, the created purpose and peace.
In Ji Cheng's book " The Craft of Gardens," said to be the MasterCraftsman & Authoritative Manual on Chinese garden construction;
he says through the translator Ms Alison M Hardie, that " making use of natural scenery is the most vital part of garden design."
Vancouver's Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden, takes advantage of the garden park, next door; to expand the view and further afield, the Chinese Cultural Centre.
Near or Afar - Framed or Open...
Chinese jiejing (借景) "borrow / lend scenery".
According to the 1635 CE Chinese garden manual Yuanye (園冶), there are four categories :
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Perhaps, you would rather see trees in the background. Well, it's not always possible and besides; if you think of the scholar's purpose - even in the confines of tall city buildings - one can find 
In her book of poetry, named " Borrowed Scenery," author and poet Ms Janet Krauss is commented on, as depicting vivid scenes of nature.
Vancouver's Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden, takes advantage of the garden park, next door; to expand the view and further afield, the Chinese Cultural Centre.
