Zen Garden Round

The Japanese zen garden, which is often part of a bigger garden, is not just a style. There are several philosophies behind the design of this rock garden, but in Western culture knows this zen garden is mainly recognized as a form of meditation. The word Zen (or Ch�n) is a type of Buddhism that emphasizes inner peace and concentration. Zen gardens are based on simplicity, therefor they consist largely of sand or gravel with only a few rocks and a shrub. Raking patterns in the sand has a calming effect and helps with self-reflection. This makes the mini zen garden very suitable for both at home and in the office. The mini zen garden can be placed at the reception desk, on the coffee table or in the conference room. Set consists of a tray, white sand, stones, a planter and a wooden rake. Suitable for an office and home setting. Complete mind gift.