![]() I have been reading books about Zen gardens, 80 pages – telling not half of what you can learn from that little booklet. Also, that is a Japanese tradition – using “Sui Seki” – water-stones for a Zen garden.Ĭertainly the deepest distinct is based in the little booklet that comes with each of our Zen gardens. The stones are naturally washed by a river. The board’s frame is black, the sand is flashing white. And the second stage is sitting down and meditate while looking at the already finished Zen garden.įollowing the Japanese Traditions, Za-Zen Zen gardens are equipped with the necessary things only: The board, the sand, the rake, and stones. One stage is turning the job of raking the gravel into a practice of concentration – keeping your mind concentrated on the simple thing you are doing at the very moment. The traditional Zen garden in a monastery has one assignment on different stages: Meditation. ![]() They are adding Buddha figures, bridges, archways, gemstones, water fountains - all unnecessary things which are distracting from the main aim of a Zen garden. Most Zen garden products on the market are going the wrong way. It is to express that I am neither Japanese nor Buddhist, but my thinking and philosophy might be similar to far east wisdom. When I designed this product the focus was on Zen (Buddhism) and Japanese philosophy and lifestyle. The included brochure unveils on only 16 pages more information than you can read in many pamphlets of 80 pages. Enrich your desk or home with positive vibes. At feng shui terms this small zen garden works like a ming tang - a place concentrating energies. Drawing lines in the sand turns into meditation. Za Zen is the term for concentration in a simple practice. Za Zen miniature Zen gardens are designed according to Japanese traditions - pure and simple, leaving away all accessories which would distract from the basic purpose.
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