Zen Garden
Japanese rock gardens, often called “Zen gardens”, were influenced mainly by Zen Buddhism and can be found at Zen temples of meditation. Unlike other traditional gardens, there is no water present in Zen gardens. There is gravel or sand, raked or not raked, that symbolizes sea, ocean, rivers or lakes.
The act of raking the gravel into a pattern recalling waves or rippling water has an aesthetic function. Zen priests practice this raking also to help them focus their concentration. Achieving perfection of lines is not easy. Developing variations in patterns is a creative and inspiring challenge.
Stone arrangements and other miniature elements are used to represent mountains and natural water elements and scenes, islands, rivers and waterfalls. Other, mostly stone, objects are sometimes used symbolically to represent mountains, islands, boats, or even people.
Premier Decorative Stones provides the perfect stones for constructing your Zen Garden. These natural stones were formed over centuries by the force of fire, wind and water. You can choose the stones that represent your vision from our Kits, Garden, Select or Ultimate classes.
