Japanese Zen Gardens

Japanese Zen gardens, also known as karesansui or dry landscape gardens, are designed to promote meditation and reflection through minimalistic, carefully arranged elements. They typically feature rocks, gravel or sand raked to resemble waves or ripples, symbolic of water, and may include carefully placed stones, moss, or sparse plants. The simplicity and order evoke natural landscapes in an abstract form, encouraging viewers to contemplate harmony and impermanence. These gardens serve as tranquil spaces for mindfulness, emphasizing serenity through controlled simplicity and deliberate design.