As we anthropologists like to put it, Zen has “diffused” across the culture. A few years ago ... the mother-of-all-Zen-mindful peacefulness, Japan. From whence he apparently returned with ...

Their lush, glossy leaves and stunning flowers make Camellias a must-have for any Zen garden. Chrysanthemum (Chrysanthemum morifolium) is a beloved flower in Japanese culture, symbolizing ...

Their lush, glossy leaves and stunning flowers make Camellias a must-have for any Zen garden. Chrysanthemum (Chrysanthemum morifolium) is a beloved flower in Japanese culture, symbolizing ...

Japanese Zen Buddhism in particular, to be aesthetically sublime. The most sublime thing I've ever seen are the gardens around Kyoto. I'm deeply moved by what that culture has produced ...

But the Samurai's role in Japanese culture is much more complex than that. They were deeply engaged with Zen Buddhism and Noh Theatre, and sponsored haiku poetry. After their role in Japan's ...

Karesansui is a dry-gardening style that developed in the 14th century from ascetic practices at Zen temples. Monks meditate for enlightenment in a world of rippling patterns and curious rock ...

Kanho Yasukuji, a Japanese Zen monk and musician, started to blend Buddhism and music and released his music piece featuring Heart Sutra in 2016. His performance was broadcast via YouTube in 2017 ...