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Zen Gardens, also called Japanese Rock Gardens, have existed for nearly 3,000 years in monasteries, temples, public gardens, and private homes throughout Asia and recently, the Western world. Influenced by legendary landscapes of Chinese mythology.
Inviting and mysterious, Zen Gardens can reveal a lot about how our minds work – and you certainly don’t have to be a monk or samurai to enjoy the benefits of a beautifully ordered miniature Desk Zen Garden.
What are Zen Gardens?
Zen Gardens are miniature landscapes composed of natural elements and arranged in such a way that reflects the essence of the natural world.
What exactly are Zen Gardens made of?
Zen Gardens may contain elements of water, trees, stone, sand, plants, moss, gravel, grass, and bushes.
Who uses Zen Gardens?
Zen Gardens are present in homes, libraries, offices, and schools throughout the world. In contrast to crowded cities and environments most of us live in today, Zen Gardens represent a place of peace and order in which we can anchor a small part of ourselves.