The Zen Rock Garden

The Zen Rock Garden
<Tab/>The dry landscape garden, or karesansui, is a symbolic element in Zen. Not only is it utterly simple, which is very common to Zen, but it is also very planned and structured. A possible catalyst for enlightenment, the Zen garden is used as a place for contemplation, deep thought, and zazen. It is considered to be the serenity in a chaotic world and can release one from such chaos. The garden is much like the concept of wu or mu, the notion of a void beyond all form and color. Some gardens are walked through and others are to only be looked at, but a…