Make your own mini ZEN garden – it's that easy (Part 2)

Design instead of consume – that was my aha moment.
When I first sprinkled sand into the tray and drew the first lines, it was almost like meditation. The rhythm, the play with shapes, the combination of nature and design—there was something magical about it.

Your ZEN garden in 5 steps:

1. Choose a tray – preferably a simple wooden tray as a base.
2. Fill it with fine sand – light colors have a particularly calming effect.
3. Set accents with Zen stones – for example the hand-cast versions from SteinKunstWerk .
4. Optionally, place a miniature bonsai – for a piece of nature in the room.
5. Draw lines – with a wooden stick or simply with your finger. This calms and focuses you.

Tip: Vary the arrangement regularly – this way your ZEN garden stays alive and reflects your mood.

You can find all elements in the ZEN collection

Read more: Part 3 – Living mindfully with your mini garden