When we talk of Japanese gardens, we think of those found in old temples in Kyoto. The garden of Ryoan-ji comes to mind. It ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A beautifully raked Zen garden enclosed by tall hedging plants - Wynn Wygal/Shutterstock Zen gardens were first created by ...

Everyone's minds naturally wander, but monks are able to guide theirs back. The mind is like water. When it is disturbed, it reflects nothing. But if it is still, it reflects everything. Monks ...