Being very into traditional Japanese culture I did large Zen rock gardens in my front lawn area for the neighborhood to enjoy. Yup, the neighborhood cats really loved it too and I finally had to give it up.
My parents were zen buddhist and my serene childhood memories are standing and looking at the heavy weight slowly creating a spiral at our zen center. 40 years on, I have decided to create a desk sand garden with rocks and sand.
Been collecting and creating bonsai and suddenly found strong interest in zen gardens. Glad to find this video because you have many bonsai videos too. Thank you!
Omg I love this ending dude it's amazing we are all just really kids calling sand fancy so we can all just go play with it again, I was getting a bit of anxiety (maybe not the right word) just how to set one up but really changed my mind set behind the zen garden with that one line we are just kids Tryna have fun in the sand as adults
Aw so lovely! I’m going to try making one for when I’m in boring meetings. I saw the sand gardens in Kyoto and was not prepared for how intricate and creative they were.
Pretty fastinating love rake u got rock n ya cute sandbox that is nice it good vibration..high in the rock u lift up yaself love the way the sand fell it was play like a kid in a sandbox love ya concept of art!
I had a cat, just like Panther, when I was a child. Great cat, all black and built like a small panther. Used to love hiding in dark places and pouncing on passing people, and other animals.
Thanks Hiroshi, those are some excellent tips. One question, I have jagged rocks but I see that you have smoother rocks in your garden. Does the texture of the rock have to reflect on the type of landscape that you're creating?
again, what does that have to do with anything. its just a youtube comment, it was a shot in the dark whether I would get an answer or not. Why do you care?
Nothing in Particular It’s perfectly reasonable to think that someone knowledgeable in the comments might answer, even if it wasn’t who he was addressing the question to.
Where can I get a box like this with the framed bezel for my own zen garden? It looks nice and sturdy? My old zen garden died, the box, and I ran out of beautiful sand a friend sent me from her local beach. Thanks!
Great Video, Do you have any videos behind the history of this art form or any therapeutic benefits it may have? I have heard it can be calming. Also What kind of sand is that? It looks more coarse than normal sand. Any suggestions on a good starter kit to buy? I don't have the means to build my own box. Not where I live right now.
I would suggest DIY. Start with an old cardboard box, cut it to desired depth. Wrap completely in masking tape, inside and out. Paint. I'm going to attempt this with a box top that I have. Just realized your comment is three years old 😆 you may have a solution by now.
i'd like to know the following: how are rocks oriented in relation to each other? uprights to horizontals. light vs dark colouring. groups of rocks in their orientations towards other groups of rocks nearby. how deep the uprights need to be buried in relation to their height. the angling of rocks towards or away from each other, and not just the what of it, but more important, why those choices are made. lastly, although there will be basic rules, how much of a part does intuition play in the juxtaposition of the rocks?
Hi I just began reading about hojo gardens. they talked about 15... first set of 5 stones. Next set of two 3 groups. Final 2 sets of 2 stones. But like you looking for whys.
I spent a little too much time cleaning my cats litter box today and thought I should give this a try. I just have one concern, How should I prepare to keep the cats out of the zen garden now?
A question .. i made some mounds innthe zen garden to imitate hills ... i am thinking to cover these mounds with the protection of the soil that will later on contain gravel .. The mounds should be in future covered with moss or weeds .. so for making roots of moss and weeds i thought to put a thin layer 2 ” of soil ? What do you think ? Your appreciate advice ! Thanks. Josh
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I absolutely adore this man he is awesome
Being very into traditional Japanese culture I did large Zen rock gardens in my front lawn area for the neighborhood to enjoy. Yup, the neighborhood cats really loved it too and I finally had to give it up.
Maybe next time instead of sand, use exposed aggregate concrete. ;)
Fire Blanks
Cats pee and shit everywhere.
They especially love leaves, rocks, dirt for their mess pile..
That’s exactly what I’m thinking it’ll happen if I try it.
lol, never thought of this. Damn
“Balance without symmetry” - what an accurate description of so much of Japanese art (which includes culinary arts).
Thumbs up given after the cat warning. I don't just give away thumbs up for nothing. He earned it.
I’m outside watching this and reading this comment. I’m about to go inside and check on my cats lol
love how he looses his shit in the end haah
Lorenzo Tebano hes so wholesome🥺🥰
loses
hahahhahah he made it more fun lol
Lmao
my right ear feels lonely
I WAS ABOUT TO SAY THAT WHY DOES THIS HAPPEN 😂
Lmao. Makes sense. I have wireless bluetooth headphones and the only one I have in, is the right one😅
Are you quoting Van Gogh?
@@leeboriack8054 no but that wouldve been iconic-
I listen with both
Lonely is the right ear now
Left ear's both the same
My parents were zen buddhist and my serene childhood memories are standing and looking at the heavy weight slowly creating a spiral at our zen center. 40 years on, I have decided to create a desk sand garden with rocks and sand.
Stray sand: "Whow, that's kinda lonesome there...."
I died hahahahahahahah!
Wow i like this guy, I liked him since the "wow, it's lonesome" ~by sand 😂😂😂
Dear Mr. Hiro,
I love learning about zen gardening from you!
I appreciate your energy so much! Thank you for generously sharing your knowledge with this simple, clear and also playful presence of yours
This video made me really sad, but also relaxed. There's a sort of nostalgia to it; it's very comforting too
I like to hug trees but if you like you can always kiss a rock . 😁
love the tips and reminder to stay young at heart and mind
You are a beautiful and hilarious artist. Thank you for sharing the joys of adulthood!
Been collecting and creating bonsai and suddenly found strong interest in zen gardens. Glad to find this video because you have many bonsai videos too. Thank you!
Oh this looks so much fun, I am definitely going to try this. Yep another Compulsive Rock Collector here...
Me too!!!!👍❤️
Oh no, he discovered why I want a Zen garden!!
Big thanks, this video offered an easy aproach. The cat warning is greatly apreciated too!!
my left ear LOVED this video.... my right ear was lonely.
this is so relaxing to watch
I watched one of these videos and now my entire recommended has been invaded by Japan
Watch a video about nukes, that should take care of it for a while
Lol
As it should be my friend as it should be much love from Kansas City USA Jesus Christ loves you God bless
Omg I love this ending dude it's amazing we are all just really kids calling sand fancy so we can all just go play with it again, I was getting a bit of anxiety (maybe not the right word) just how to set one up but really changed my mind set behind the zen garden with that one line we are just kids Tryna have fun in the sand as adults
I love how you went from the pretentious-sounding "turn your little hobby into high art" to "it's just a sandbox for adults".
This mans voice is so soothing
Just what I needed, thank you!
Great! I liked you attitude. Nice little lesson. Thanks!
Fascinating, absolutely amazing. How simple but still it has that one thing I can‘t describe.
Aw so lovely! I’m going to try making one for when I’m in boring meetings. I saw the sand gardens in Kyoto and was not prepared for how intricate and creative they were.
love it "adult sand box" thx
Yes, you can play with your adult sandbox while driving your adult drinks.
I like his energy 😁
Gratitude for this wonderful, fun video. I plan to put some of your tips in my soon-to-be-built zen garden. Lisa Mackres
"If you have a cat" I burst out laughing!!!
I love this video. I wanted something to do with my box of rocks lol
Pretty fastinating love rake u got rock n ya cute sandbox that is nice it good vibration..high in the rock u lift up yaself love the way the sand fell it was play like a kid in a sandbox love ya concept of art!
Learn to englishing please Sally. It help would us all.
You're an awesome teacher
Totally cool! I'm making a full-sized garden, 5 m square, but then the rocks have to be big! Thanks for that video.
I don't know how I got here but I'm definitely not mad I love how he described it as a sand box😂💕
I could watch him talk about sand and rocks all day :-)
This is amazing! And I find it so peaceful
Arigato .
I love rocks ❤️🙏🏼🌹
The way he related the cat-astrophe is so funny.
from the distant near past, a voice of Fun and Pleasure we play in the sand box
This is just wholesome.
Did he say compulsive rock collectors!!! OMG! Can a guy really ever have too many rocks?
Cankuwicasa no. You can never have enough.
Compulsive rock collecting is a thing: Pet rocks people, kids, paleontology, and etc...
first off they're not rocks! jesus christ marie, they're minerals! ;) lol
I like to collect rocks i have crystals diomands fossils meteorite and lots more!
Wonderful. It's just a sandbox but we call it art. It really is a sandbox people! He's honest.
What s awesome idea for rock lovers!
This is seriously awesome! And a funny at the end
You're wonderful !
I love your humor...
I had a cat, just like Panther, when I was a child. Great cat, all black and built like a small panther. Used to love hiding in dark places and pouncing on passing people, and other animals.
Haha. Awesome video! And the cat warning. So important lol
lovely video!!! awesome
Love it! Play is so important!
Yes it is. I am a sixty eight year niño!
its a beautiful video. very inspiring.
Thank you for making this.
I love his attitude toward the sport, makes me wanna go pro someday
Sir, you are a delight
I think I might have learned a life lesson by just watching this video. Thank You!
Uli that your never to old to play in a sandbox?
This makes me so happy
Left ear loved this video.
He is so wholesome
Love it ❤🙏
Really sweet ❤️
I don't have cats, but I'm thinking twice about this IDEA thanks to the neighbourhood!
Love this ❤️
I probably have at least 15 tons worth of rocks throughout my yard lol. I line all of my flower beds and garden with them.
This is really informative thanks
Merci du partage! Stéph.
Hello. Inspiring is this video
My left ear loved this video
LOVE THIS!!!!!!
Thanks Hiroshi, those are some excellent tips. One question, I have jagged rocks but I see that you have smoother rocks in your garden. Does the texture of the rock have to reflect on the type of landscape that you're creating?
Sure I did, what does that have to do with anything
again, what does that have to do with anything. its just a youtube comment, it was a shot in the dark whether I would get an answer or not. Why do you care?
Nothing in Particular It’s perfectly reasonable to think that someone knowledgeable in the comments might answer, even if it wasn’t who he was addressing the question to.
I'm wondering about the same thing. Please reply if you found the answer :)
Sergio Orozco the person was trying to be a smart ass . Don’t mind them .
Thanks.... So much
Cats, top hats,,,
Fantastic! ;)
Love it!
I love this
He's so fun!
Where can I get a box like this with the framed bezel for my own zen garden? It looks nice and sturdy? My old zen garden died, the box, and I ran out of beautiful sand a friend sent me from her local beach. Thanks!
My cat makes high art zen garden every day.
I call her sandbox Ryoanji !
Thank you for shearing.
I was scouring a few vids as this really interests me...then you name droped "Kill Bill" ....yup, got yourself a new subscriber 😎👍🙏
It's so pretty :0
Love it
Did you make your tools? What mm pins did you use? What's their length and spacing? Thanks!
this video made my day :)
hehe
loved the end
great doctor, thank you for teaching me how to mix and make small scenes, right? I wish you good health
Great Video, Do you have any videos behind the history of this art form or any therapeutic benefits it may have? I have heard it can be calming. Also What kind of sand is that? It looks more coarse than normal sand. Any suggestions on a good starter kit to buy? I don't have the means to build my own box. Not where I live right now.
I would suggest DIY. Start with an old cardboard box, cut it to desired depth. Wrap completely in masking tape, inside and out. Paint. I'm going to attempt this with a box top that I have.
Just realized your comment is three years old 😆 you may have a solution by now.
This man is awesome
I loved this
What type of sand/pebbles are preferable for outdoors?
I have to come back to the shop sometime it is absolutely assume
YAYYY! PLAYING IN THE SAND!
i'd like to know the following: how are rocks oriented in relation to each other? uprights to horizontals.
light vs dark colouring. groups of rocks in their orientations towards other groups of rocks nearby.
how deep the uprights need to be buried in relation to their height. the angling of rocks towards or away from each other, and not just the what of it, but more important, why those choices are made.
lastly, although there will be basic rules, how much of a part does intuition play in the juxtaposition of the rocks?
Hi I just began reading about hojo gardens. they talked about 15... first set of 5 stones. Next set of two 3 groups. Final 2 sets of 2 stones. But like you looking for whys.
Panther was a pretty tough critic. :)
okay so the notes i got from this is: 1,2,3 triangle.... is that it? lmaoooo the end is hilarious.
I spent a little too much time cleaning my cats litter box today and thought I should give this a try. I just have one concern, How should I prepare to keep the cats out of the zen garden now?
Make sure they don't go near it.
Make a small one and place it in your room.
so wholesome!
A question ..
i made some mounds innthe zen garden to imitate hills ... i am thinking to cover these mounds with the protection of the soil that will later on contain gravel ..
The mounds should be in future covered with moss or weeds .. so for making roots of moss and weeds i thought to put a thin layer 2 ” of soil ?
What do you think ?
Your appreciate advice !
Thanks. Josh
2 ROCKS!?!? this man is a madman!
Love this 👍