Nottingham Post

Take a look inside hidden Japanese garden built by a former monk in Nottinghamshire over the last 45 years

Hidden away behind the A1133 in North Nottinghamshire is a Japanese garden created by a former monk over the last 45 years. Reporter Gurjeet Nanrah visited his home in North Clifton to find out more ...
Daily Mail

Extraordinary miniature garden landscape of Japan hidden behind ordinary house

Hidden behind a detached house in a quiet Nottinghamshire village lies an extraordinary Japanese garden lined with cherry blossom and a traditional Japanese Tea House. A former monk, 79, who refers to ...
The Sun

Incredible Japanese crystal garden with four Koi fish ponds hidden behind ordinary-looking Nottinghamshire home

AN INCREDIBLE Japanese crystal garden that took 45 years to make has been hiding behind a modest home. These photos show the amazing “Pure Land Meditation Centre and Japanese Garden” which has been ...
Echo news

Ex-monk alone in his spectacular garden says pandemic is a warning to humanity

A 79-year-old former Buddhist monk has described how he is enjoying the glories of one of the most spectacular gardens in Britain alone during the ongoing lockdown. But Buddha Maitreya is more ...
The Washington Post

‘Pure Land’ tour: For visitors virtually exploring Buddhist cave, it’s pure fun

correctionAn earlier version of this article incorrectly referred to the Run Run Shaw Creative Media Center, which helped develop the exhibition, as being at Hong Kong University. It is affiliated ...