Japanese gardens are famous for their tranquil harmony, providing a peaceful escape from the daily hustle-bustle ...

Japanese gardens are considered among the most beautiful in the world. Meditation gardens, also known as Zen gardens, were ...

curator of Japanese art at Smithsonian's Freer and Sackler galleries, "Ryoan-ji remains the ur-site of the type—powerful, abstract, Zen Buddhist landscapes designed to invoke deep meditation." ...

This ancient style of garden uses symbolism and simplicity to encourage mindful rest, meditation ... 9. Add a zen-like water ...