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 ...

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, ...

Although it might sound surprising, the Mizuho isn't a Japanese-style tiny home born in the US or Australia, but an actual Japanese model designed for the emerging tiny house market in Japan. At the ...

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 ...

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 ...