There are traditionally eight main elements of a Zen garden: bridges, islands, plant material, sand, stones, trees, water and waterfalls ...

[Nick]’s zen rock garden uses a magnet to draw a ball bearing across the sand in interesting patterns. The build uses 3D printed gears and laser cut parts to rotate the table around and move the ...

Desk zen gardens are an easy (and cool) way to relax and relieve stress while you’re at work. Here’s what to know when you shop for a sand zen garden.

Winter often brings a sense of stillness and introspection, making it the perfect time to cultivate a serene indoor Zen garden. As the days grow shorter and the weather turns colder, transforming ...

How to create a Japanese garden at home. There are many different types of Japanese gardens, including sand and stone gardens. People commonly refer to these as zen gardens because they’re ...

There’s a mystery at the heart of Ryoan-ji in Kyoto. No matter how long you stare at this famous Zen garden, you won’t see all 15 of its rocks from any single vantage point. The only way to ...

Even the 16-inch white sand table I tried is quite large. You'll need to have a specific place for it to reside. Another consideration for its placement is the power cable running out of its backside.

Gardens of Stone, Moss, Sand: 4 Moments of Zen in Kyoto The city’s dry gardens seem timeless, but as these relatively new versions show, their design is still evolving.