The Chinese Scholars Garden, Staten Island
“If you want to be happy forever,” says the Chinese proverb, “make a garden.” For over 2,000 years the Chinese have done just that, using four components –plants, rocks, buildings, and water — to create a sanctuary of contemplation and serenity where you can escape the stress of the world. Exactly what New York City needs! Fortunately, there is such a place hidden away in the Snug Harbor Cultural Center and Botanical Garden on Staten Island. This is the Chinese…