Plants in Buddhist Scriptures for Landscape Architectural Design in Buddhist Temple Plants in Buddhist Scriptures for Landscape Architectural Design in Buddhist Temple

Abstract

This article contains three objectives: to study plants in Buddhist scriptures, to analyse by applying landscape architectural approach, and to propose guideline in planting design for Buddhist temple. This is a documentary research. The research found that plants in Buddhist scriptures are various in different context. The analysis focuses on plants classification along with space building and area usage. The guideline in planting design considers conceptual design which consists of the use of plants for functional purpose, plants selection in order to represent Buddhist meaning or following to Buddhist scriptures, and maintenance aspect. Detail design concerns plants selection from Tipitaka along with space building or area usage such as area under the tree, grove, park or forest park, and area with pleasant surroundings. Plants can also be useful for zoning management, space creation, access and visual control as well as pointing out sense of place. However, each site conditions must be carefully studied as each plant is suitable for certain environmental condition.