Why do Zen Gardens Relieve Stress

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From Japan to the U.S., these microcosms of rock, moss, and tree offer answers to the introspective.

Founded in 1346, Genkō-an Temple in Kyoto belongs to the Soto School, the largest of the three traditional sects of Zen. This round window is called satori no mado or Window of Enlightenment, implying Zen maturity, completeness, and realization.