He transformed the space behind 38 College Street into a karesansui-style Japanese garden for his honors project for the Asian Studies Program. The karesansui style emerged in fifteenth-century Japan.

but they also used them to teach others about Buddhism. The website for Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens in Florida describes karesansui gardens as "a means toward Zen self-examination and ...

Zen Gardens are miniature landscapes created with ... but also embody the enduring strength of nature and the figure of Buddha. Similarly, water features, or “Mizu,” represent both physical ...

such as Buddha statues, lotus flowers, or traditional Japanese lanterns, to deepen the spiritual connection of your Zen garden. 9. Practice Mindfulness: Regularly spend time in your Zen garden for ...