Incorporating DIY garden ideas that use natural elements like rocks and pebbles is essential for creating a serene Zen garden ...

Zen Buddhism is the direct insight into the nature of the mind and truth of emptiness: When we let go of our ingrained concepts of a fixed self, the belief goes, there is “no thing” to be found. Since ...

Japanese design principles: Zen aesthetics focus on creating calm, serene spaces with soft, neutral colour palettes and clean, uncluttered lines. Choose a colour palette dominated by muted tones like ...

Books that try to "explain" Japanese culture to others tend to fall into one of two camps. Either they try to cash in on the latest zeitgeist, a quick fix for stressed Westerners looking for self-help ...

In the fast-paced rhythm of modern life, finding moments of peace and tranquillity has become more crucial than ever. The concept of Zen gardens, with their minimalist design and calming aesthetics, ...

It's an odd looker at first glance, but the philosophy behind this Samurai motorcycle concept is an interesting one: why don't Japanese motorcycles adhere to the traditional principles of Zen ...

The small team of designers and engineers at Zenical have created a new collection of pens capturing Japanese ascetics and Zen spirit. The aptly named Zen Pen has this month launched via Kickstarter ...