NEWPORT NEWS, VA. • Alex and Libbey Oliver recently added a little peace of mind — and quiet — to their yard in Williamsburg, Va. They relax in a Zen garden. "It's a contrast to the other areas of ...

Mini-Zen gardens, inspired by ancient Zen Buddhism, offer a meditative and relaxing experience through sand manipulation and design creation. The author, a cancer survivor, uses a Zen garden to manage ...

Zen rock gardens, or karesansui (translated as "dry-mountain-water"), originated in medieval Japan and are renowned for their simplicity and serenity. The most famous of these can be found in Kyoto at ...

Creating a Zen garden is a wonderful way to cultivate a peaceful and serene space in your backyard. Japanese gardens are ...

Transforming a corner of your home into a serene oasis can be simpler than you think. Enter the world of mini Zen gardens—peaceful, tranquil spaces that invite relaxation and contemplation. Whether ...

Take a breath: Enjoy 4 minutes of Zen with an aerial view of the WRAL Azalea Gardens. Turn up your sound for the music. Take a breath: Enjoy 4 minutes of Zen with an aerial view of the WRAL Azalea ...

Like most people, you could probably use a little stress relief right now. The Air Nomads of Avatar: The Last Airbender can help free your spirit and bring you into harmony with nature thanks to this ...

Debbie Wolfe is an author and content creator. In addition to being a contributing writer at Forbes, she writes for other leading online home improvement, DIY, and garden media outlets and online ...

When it comes to hospitality – known as omotenashi, an age-old reverence – you'll find that Japan's hotels and stays are top-notch, with a fine attention to detail and a deep-rooted sense of cultural ...