Buddhist temples in Japan were the first sites of Zen gardens, that can be simple landscapes of sand, rock, plants and water that serve as places for reflecting and meditating.
Daryl Toby – AguaFina Gardens International
Lines in sand signify rippling water at a Zen garden, where simple objects of nature are used to create a place for contemplation.
Garden Mentors
Zen gardens are made to create a stripped-down awareness of thought.
Urban Earth Design
Zen gardens support relaxation through their artwork.
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