A style of Japanese gardening based on the contemplative gardens in the courtyards of the Zen temples during the 16th century. Zen gardens are minimalist creations in which raked sand and a few well-placed stones are the primary features.
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- Zen Garden: Peaceful Pathways (2002 Album by Various Artists)
- Zen Garden: Awakening Storm (2002 Album by Various Artists)
- Zen Garden: Healing Waters (2002 Album by Various Artists)
- Zen Garden: Tranquil Sunsets (2002 Album by Various Artists)
- Zen Garden: Relaxing Meadows (2004 Album by Various Artists)
- Healing Sounds (2001 Album by Various Artists)
- Zen Garden: Refreshing Winds (2003 Album by Various Artists)
- Sanctuary: Music from a Zen Garden (2000 Album by Riley Lee)
- Zen Garden: Inspiring Creation (2004 Album by Various Artists)
- Zen Garden: Inspiring Creation (Classical Album)
- Garden of Serenity II (1996 Album by David and Steve Gordon)
- Zen Garden: Soothing Seas (2003 Album by Various Artists)
- Le Parc (1985 Album by Tangerine Dream)
- Space Icon (2000 Album by Artemiy Artemiev & Peter Frohmader)
