About Zen Gardens
Japanese rock gardens, or karesansui, have been used for meditation since the 14th century. The act of raking patterns in sand or gravel is meant to aid contemplation and bring a sense of peace.
The patterns traditionally represent water ripples, waves, or flowing rivers. The repetitive motion of raking becomes a form of moving meditation, clearing the mind through simple, focused action.
Using This Digital Version
Simply drag across the sand to rake patterns. The rake creates parallel lines that follow your movement. There's no wrong way to do it - let your intuition guide the patterns.
Try creating concentric circles, parallel lines, or flowing curves. The beauty is in the process as much as the result.