虎溪花园是位于赫伯特·约翰逊艺术博物馆新翼的庭院花园。该设计采用极简抽象艺术的风格,使用石头和苔藓为基本元素表达了中国古代的一则寓言故事“虎溪三笑”。因此,花园不是一个热闹的场所,而是将舒适和安静作为设计意图的空间。这是一处有意义的场所,是一个有故事的花园。“虎溪三笑”讲述的是三个信仰不同宗教的人如何克服分歧实现共同友谊的故事。这个寓言故事对于现今这个时代具有重要的启示。故事的主人公是佛教的高僧慧远,他 Tiger Creek Gardens is a courtyard garden located in the new wing of the Herbert Johnson Art Museum. The design uses minimalist abstract art style, the use of stones and moss as the basic elements of a Chinese ancient allegory “Tiger Creek three laughs ”. Therefore, the garden is not a lively place, but rather the space for design and comfort. This is a place of interest, a story garden. “Tiger Creek three laughs ” tells the story of three people of different religions how to overcome differences to achieve common friendship. This fable story has important implications for today’s time. The protagonist of the story is the Buddhist monk Hui Yuan, he