大多数的修道院庭院都有围廊式步道环绕，在中心有一口井或者一眼泉，也许为的是营造一种利于冥想的环境吧，这种做法很有可能是从波斯园林那里获得的灵感。
The gardens of most monasteries were surrounded by cloistered walks and had a well or fountain at the center , possibly inspired by Persian gardens , which was intended to enhance meditation .
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