Tag: Feng Shui
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Feng Shui: Resting.
When wondering around a Zen Garden it is very important, even essential for visitors to be able to relax, meditate and enjoy the feeling of peace and space in their surroundings. Most Japanese gardens have focal points, a Buddha, a large stone, perhaps… A waterfall or a pagoda, whatever you feel is the focal points…
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Zen Garden: Resting.
The garden, any type of garden is like a coin, with one side being its head, and the other side its tail. Most gardeners will tell you that keeping a garden clean, fresh, tidy and in order is pretty hard work. Many people spend hours, in their gardens, and it’s a well-known fact, that regular…
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Feng Shui: Water.
The element of Water is crucial in a Japanese Garden, Water represents the orientation of North, so you may try to set your water feature in the North section of your garden. The element of metal is favourable to the water element so you may like to introduce a metal or silver bowl nearby. If…
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Feng Shui: Illumination
Although original Zen Gardens relied solely on natural light it is good to illuminate your Japanese garden to help create a peaceful and relaxing atmosphere. There are multiple ways to light up your garden, especially pin-pointing areas, near, paths, ponds, stones and any part of the garden that could be classed as a danger point…
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Feng Shui: Accessories.
Apart from sand, stones, and greenery, all Zen Gardens support accessories, along with the usual stone-type solstice houses, Buddhas and lanterns, etc, you can place your feng shui animals according to the orientation of your garden. The Tortoise represents the North, the Phoenix (or bird) represents South, the Dragon represents East, and the Tiger represents…