What Is A Zen Garden?

• Well this is what they look like!

Lots Of Sand , Rocks And Some Greenery…Here’s One In A Small

Space ….

Here’s One In A Larger Space..

What Do They Mean?

• Zen gardens are creations that reflect the simplicity of life.

• Inspired by Buddhism and Chinese Culture they became popular in Japan.

• They are ideal for REFLECTING IN , RELAXING IN AND MEDITATING IN.

• Zen gardens should have more than one meaning for the viewer.

Less IS More…• Simplicity in design and ingredients is the key.• Tidiness, Precision and Nature are essential

ingredients of a good Zen garden.• PURITY and MINIMALISM are the top two

requirements of a Zen garden.• No SINGLE feature should dominate the garden.• A LOT of people prefer to experiment with a

‘Zen Style Garden’.

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The 3 types Of Zen Garden

• Reduced Scale – Sand and Gravel are bodies of water and Rocks are hills and mountains.

• Symbolisation – Once upon a time Zen gardens depicted imaginary realms now in the 21st century they depict miniature landscapes often copied or inspired by real ones.

• Shakkei – A confined space that utilises natural ingredients to mimic scenery.

Large or Small Zen Gardens Are A Beautiful Addition To Any Space

• Because size does not matter you can build one for a table top..

A Courtyard Style Zen Garden

• These types of gardens have been around in Japan since the late 13th Century.

Any Size Goes !! It Just Depends On Your Imagination AND Space

• Find out a lot more about Zen Gardens including:• A History of Zen Gardens• The Meaning of Zen Gardens• Types of Zen Gardens• Ingredients In Zen Gardens• Making Your Own Zen Garden : What You Need to

Know• Building a Small Zen Garden (Step By Step Guide’• Japanese Courtyard Gardens

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