Jan [ John ] Amos Comenius

This isn't a Chinese name - No - he was actually  Czech: Jan Amos Komenský

So why is he relevant to Chinesegardenscene, then ?

Well firstly and formostly - he rightly deserves the title of:

                The Father of Modern Education

In 1657, he published, a book called " The Great Didactic."

In it, he explained the " Thinking Way," to teach by DIFFERENTIATION.

In addition to this, as a very spiritual man - he gave due credit to"

Yes, friends of China & Chinese gardens & penjing - there lies your greatest link.

Please visit APuritan'sMind.com, through LINKAGE:  Jan Amos Comenius

and scroll down to the section commencing:

" Some principles Comenius observed in nature, applicable to education."

So, we repeat, our plea for your discernment.......