Zen Garden Meditational Walk

I invite you to close your eyes and engage your senses, to see, hear, touch, taste, smell, and feel. Take a moment to stand still in the heart of Sholom Park, acknowledging the gentle swaying of the trees, the fluttering leaves, the diverse... Read more

As you stand at the bridge, take a deep inhale, drawing in the serenity that envelops this sacred space. Feel the gentle breeze caress your skin, carrying the essence of tranquility with each breath. With each exhale, allow yourself to full... Read more

Amid the unity of the lion dog and the turtle, inhale deeply, embracing the harmonious fusion of energies. Exhale, allowing yourself to transcend ordinary perceptions and open to a deeper understanding of the world. As you stand at the entr... Read more

Within the garden, the fountain holds a place of reverence—a symbol of the life force that flows through all things. Begin by standing in stillness, grounding your feet on the path that lead you to this hallowed area. Close your eyes, imm... Read more

Ahead of you, a tranquil pathway emerges, adorned with a softly glowing lantern. The lantern radiates a warm, gentle light that beckons you to pause and absorb its luminosity. This lantern, stands as a symbol of love, purity, and brightness... Read more

Amid the rustle of leaves, the Niwaki tree stands as a silent sage, inviting you to listen to the whispered tales woven in its branches. Slowly inhale the essence of the Niwaki tree's wisdom, and exhale, feeling a profound connection to the... Read more

Before you stands the Zen garden's Torii Gate. Recognize it as a symbolic passage into a realm of heightened sacredness and tranquility. As you step through this sacred threshold, take a moment to inhale the tranquility surrounding you, and... Read more

Sit and relax within the Zen garden's meditative space, where large, ancient rocks seemingly rest in a vast expanse, resembling an ocean, each stone a symbol resonating with profound meaning. Every stone cradles the essence of beings that h... Read more

Discover a serene refuge within the bamboo grove of the Zen garden, a secluded space where the resilient bamboo trees stand tall and proud. Indulge yourself in a mindful pause, relishing each moment, harmonizing with the earth beneath you. ... Read more

We invite you to take off your shoes . . . Breathe in deeply, drawing in the pure essence of the meadow, letting its vibrant energy fill you from within. With each exhale, feel yourself becoming one with its rhythm, grounded and at peace in... Read more

Engage in the mindful practice of raking the gravel in the Zen garden. As you inhale deeply, envision each breath merging into a rhythmic dance with the earth. With the bamboo rake in hand, feel its cool, smooth handle as an extension of yo... Read more

Within the peaceful expanse of the Zen garden, you’ll find large, layered rocks and, benches sculpted from these formations, each bearing the unerasable imprints left by the passage of time. Shaped by the enduring forces of nature across ... Read more

Within this tranquil expanse, envision yourself on an island emerging from the sea, a metaphor for the challenges our minds endure — waves tumultuously crashing as irrational thoughts surge, and where the complexities of harmonizing the f... Read more

As you approach the final lantern, positioned as a guiding beacon on your journey, take a moment to stand before its gentle glow. Allow the soft illumination to cast its warm light upon your path. Inhale deeply, drawing in the tranquility t... Read more