10 Interesting Fact About Zen Gardens

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• Zen Gardens or Taman Zen originating from Japan and is part of the Buddha Zen tradition.
• Zen Gardens usually consists of stirring white sand to make geometric patterns.
• Geometric patterns in Zen Gardens symbolize natural elements such as water, stones and mountains.
• Zen Gardens is also referred to as Karesansui which means water and stones.
• Zen Gardens is often used for meditation and reflection.
• Zen Gardens size varies, can be from small ones like in pots to large ones like in the temple yard.
• One of the famous Zen Garden is Ryoan-ji in Kyoto, Japan.
• Zen Gardens is often decorated with bonsai plants or miniature trees that are specially trimmed.
• There is a type of zen garden called the moon-viewing platform specifically designed to see the moon on the full moon.
• Zen Gardens can be a pleasant place to find peace and happiness in everyday life.