Traditional zen gardens use Japanese roof tiles as their border. But Grzybek said this type of tile is hard to find, so she suggested natural-looking tiles like slate, bluestone and flagstone as ...

Hallam successfully reached his Kickstarter funding goal of US$25,000 on February 3, with $499 entitling bidders to a desktop Zen table in kit form, $749 the price for a fully assembled desktop ...

In Japanese culture, this kind of garden style is known as Karesansui. The Presage Japanese Zen Gardens SSA464J1 has a beige and sand-like dial, representing Japanese temple gardens.

Zen Pen is a new writing instrument inspired by Japanese Zen gardens and designed in collaboration with Zen monks to help you write your way to “ mindfulness ” and a richer writing experience ...

Creating A Balanced Garden As you consider your options for grasses, keep in mind that minimalism and balance are key for landscapes based on Japanese garden principles. Grasses, along with low ...

These gardens continued to develop in the Muromachi period (1333-1573). Zen emphasised the importance of meditation, as well as a simpler, more mindful outlook.

Japanese Zen Gardens by Yoko Kawaguchi (Frances Lincoln, £30, publ. 6 February) is available to order from Telegraph Books at £26 + £1.35 p&p. Call 0844 871 1514 or visit books.telegraph.co.uk ...

The Presage Japanese Zen Gardens SSA464J1 has a beige and sand-like dial, representing Japanese temple gardens. Since most Karensui gardens are characterized by a unique pattern, two-thirds of the ...

A large doorway framing a minimalistic Japanese garden with raked gravel and plants - Tekinturkdogan/Getty Images In the late sixth century, Zen Buddhist monks began creating simple gardens as a ...

Japanese Zen Gardens by Yoko Kawaguchi (Frances Lincoln, £30, publ. 6 February) is available to order from Telegraph Books at £26 + £1.35 p&p. Call 0844 871 1514 or visit books.telegraph.co.uk ...