ABSTRACT
This chapter describes the concept of contemplative landscapes and presents the author's scientific findings, starting with juxtaposing this construct with other concepts in the literature such as “awe-inspiring”, “scenic”, “restorative”, “tranquil” and so forth – ending with the results of the neuroscience experiments that provide insights into what contemplative landscapes do to our brain. In this chapter, the basics of brain science will also be covered to explain how sensory stimuli processing works, and how the experiments in the laboratory-based and outdoor environments were designed to provide rigorous evidence.
