Influenced by the spiritual vision of Tibetan meditation Master Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche, visual artist and teacher of contemplative arts Helen Berliner explicates the links between home design and ecology. She believes that enlightened domiciles should be aligned with the basic forces of nature: heaven and earth, the four directions, and the five styles of energy that arise from them (space, clarity, richness, warmth, and energy).
Berliner presents many interesting ideas and suggestions for bringing tranquility, hospitality, harmony, elegance, and play into the different rooms of a home. She seems especially taken with trays as a wonderful reminder of the above (heaven) and below (earth) dimensions of our lives. After reading this book, you will be inspired anew to bring a keen sense of wakefulness to every aspect of your home environment.
