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Craft a zen garden in one calm afternoon
Build a miniature zen garden of sand, stones and raked lines, and learn what each element means as you go.
2u
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€ 30
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A zen garden is meditation you can hold in your hands. In a single afternoon you can build a small tray of sand and stone that becomes a fixed point of calm on your desk or windowsill, somewhere to rest your eyes when the day gets loud.
You gather a shallow tray, fine sand or gravel, a few smooth stones and a small rake, most of which you can find at a garden center or already around the house. As you arrange them you learn the symbolism: sand for water and life, stones for islands and mountains, raked lines for the flow of thought. Placing each piece slowly, and drawing the patterns by hand, is where the quiet comes from.
by PlayTryBe team
Gather your materials: a shallow tray, fine sand or gravel, a few small smooth stones and a wooden or metal rake. A small figurine is optional.
Suggestion: Check garden centers, craft stores or around your home before buying anything new.Learn the symbolism as you go: sand and gravel stand for water and life, stones for islands and mountains, raked lines for the flow of the mind.
Spread the sand evenly across the tray, then place your stones thoughtfully, considering what each one represents to you.
Use the rake to draw flowing lines around the stones. Move slowly and let the repetition settle your thoughts.
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