The Basics of the Zen Garden

[@user-nx6ru1rj6k]

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.

[@joshuafusselman3323]

Maybe next time instead of sand, use exposed aggregate concrete. ;)

[@shamdhala]

Fire Blanks

[@Whocares158]

Cats pee and shit everywhere. They especially love leaves, rocks, dirt for their mess pile..

[@l0kgirl]

That’s exactly what I’m thinking it’ll happen if I try it.

[@bendoubleu7516]

lol, never thought of this. Damn

[@escoffeepot]

I absolutely adore this man he is awesome

[@zaurike]

“Balance without symmetry” - what an accurate description of so much of Japanese art (which includes culinary arts).

[@lorenzotebano9798]

love how he looses his shit in the end haah

[@hailey4786]

Lorenzo Tebano hes so wholesome🥺🥰

[@DrWhom]

loses

[@avisharma1006]

hahahhahah he made it more fun lol

[@nstuff192]

Lmao

[@adamsgrace2012]

Thumbs up given after the cat warning. I don't just give away thumbs up for nothing. He earned it.

[@jb2166]

I’m outside watching this and reading this comment. I’m about to go inside and check on my cats lol

[@jules6578]

my right ear feels lonely

[@lordlatios9343]

I WAS ABOUT TO SAY THAT WHY DOES THIS HAPPEN 😂

[@smilejustbecause8275]

Lmao. Makes sense. I have wireless bluetooth headphones and the only one I have in, is the right one😅

[@leeboriack8054]

Are you quoting Van Gogh?

[@jules6578]

@@leeboriack8054 no but that wouldve been iconic-

[@dchall8]

I listen with both Lonely is the right ear now Left ear's both the same

[@davestearns4755]

love the tips and reminder to stay young at heart and mind

[@Sad_Bumper_Sticker]

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.

[@humbleconfidence8844]

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!

[@HalcyonDaze33]

You are a beautiful and hilarious artist. Thank you for sharing the joys of adulthood!

[@NJ-xp4eb]

Oh this looks so much fun, I am definitely going to try this. Yep another Compulsive Rock Collector here...

[@nunyabiznes4471]

Me too!!!!👍❤️

[@fedos]

I love how you went from the pretentious-sounding "turn your little hobby into high art" to "it's just a sandbox for adults".

[@Kncperseus]

Stray sand: "Whow, that's kinda lonesome there...." I died hahahahahahahah!

[@lazitazi5645]

This video made me really sad, but also relaxed. There's a sort of nostalgia to it; it's very comforting too

[@fishmut]

I like to hug trees but if you like you can always kiss a rock . 😁

[@sevghihaidar8709]

I appreciate your energy so much! Thank you for generously sharing your knowledge with this simple, clear and also playful presence of yours

[@LavenderTheArj]

Wow i like this guy, I liked him since the "wow, it's lonesome" ~by sand 😂😂😂

[@adriannepowell4036]

Dear Mr. Hiro, I love learning about zen gardening from you!

[@safichii]

this is so relaxing to watch

[@diggleda2952]

I watched one of these videos and now my entire recommended has been invaded by Japan

[@12Skidoo]

Watch a video about nukes, that should take care of it for a while

[@jamien.5528]

Lol

[@sheaross3124]

As it should be my friend as it should be much love from Kansas City USA Jesus Christ loves you God bless

[@lilacKurage]

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!!

[@hongtanke]

my left ear LOVED this video.... my right ear was lonely.

[@billyreaves2555]

Just what I needed, thank you!

[@TroyQwert]

Great! I liked you attitude. Nice little lesson. Thanks!

[@khunpingpong]

love it "adult sand box" thx

[@confusedwhale]

Yes, you can play with your adult sandbox while driving your adult drinks.

[@freaky_bob7970]

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

[@stayfr00sty13]

Fascinating, absolutely amazing. How simple but still it has that one thing I can‘t describe.

[@antwonallen6735]

You're an awesome teacher

[@Meskarune]

I love this video. I wanted something to do with my box of rocks lol

[@teasp00ns]

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.

[@kachi2782]

You're wonderful !

[@lordpopo7402]

This mans voice is so soothing

[@Rockonchick2]

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!

[@trixx6306]

Learn to englishing please Sally. It help would us all.

[@prettyfacetarot]

I like his energy 😁

[@lisamackres783]

Gratitude for this wonderful, fun video. I plan to put some of your tips in my soon-to-be-built zen garden. Lisa Mackres

[@elisan685]

lovely video!!! awesome

[@treefarm3288]

Totally cool! I'm making a full-sized garden, 5 m square, but then the rocks have to be big! Thanks for that video.

[@Hvantress]

What s awesome idea for rock lovers!

[@freedomgrrrl3263]

Arigato . I love rocks ❤️🙏🏼🌹

[@magicbychris83]

This is amazing! And I find it so peaceful

[@Cankuwicasa]

Did he say compulsive rock collectors!!! OMG! Can a guy really ever have too many rocks?

[@echoedinnocence]

Cankuwicasa no. You can never have enough.

[@randomotakunerd]

Compulsive rock collecting is a thing: Pet rocks people, kids, paleontology, and etc...

[@johnsmith-vp3sn]

first off they're not rocks! jesus christ marie, they're minerals! ;) lol

[@theredstonedud1622]

I like to collect rocks i have crystals diomands fossils meteorite and lots more!

[@joewahrerMotorcycleMan]

I love your humor...

[@RIXRADvidz]

from the distant near past, a voice of Fun and Pleasure we play in the sand box

[@Luke-ku2jn]

Left ear loved this video.

[@eduardochavacano]

its a beautiful video. very inspiring.

[@ralphisxamida8533]

Really sweet ❤️

[@CuriousFlynn]

Sir, you are a delight

[@aines_world1614]

Thank you for making this.

[@luisaguilar5343]

This is really informative thanks

[@iambluishh6611]

This is just wholesome.

[@funredguy21]

I could watch him talk about sand and rocks all day :-)

[@kimmikstreet]

"If you have a cat" I burst out laughing!!!

[@itsmejt9283]

He's so fun!

[@Kraliezec]

The way he related the cat-astrophe is so funny.

[@shade599]

Love it ❤🙏

[@bradb.4570]

This is seriously awesome! And a funny at the end

[@fordword]

Love this ❤️

[@SB5SimulationsFerroviairesEEP]

Merci du partage! Stéph.

[@PlaceForAnEcho]

Wonderful. It's just a sandbox but we call it art. It really is a sandbox people! He's honest.

[@KatherineUribe-1]

Love it! Play is so important!

[@vincentconti3633]

Yes it is. I am a sixty eight year niño!

[@katiefarmerfilmsspecialfx]

This makes me so happy

[@racheldesha]

Love it!

[@dayna20027]

I don't know how I got here but I'm definitely not mad I love how he described it as a sand box😂💕

[@BabyBoomersDoomer]

Hello. Inspiring is this video

[@runefagereng6023]

Fantastic! ;)

[@dundeedell1960]

LOVE THIS!!!!!!

[@Kiko-yq2cs]

My left ear loved this video

[@Odood19]

I love his attitude toward the sport, makes me wanna go pro someday

[@kirstinetermansen7234]

Thanks.... So much Cats, top hats,,,

[@uli1158]

I think I might have learned a life lesson by just watching this video. Thank You!

[@bigpump2620]

Uli that your never to old to play in a sandbox?

[@EliseWongCreations]

Haha. Awesome video! And the cat warning. So important lol

[@Gh0stSh33p]

I love this

[@MariannaK94]

Thank you for shearing.

[@Will-kc7kx]

Love it

[@rudolpholaspari6039]

loved the end

[@devonarce249]

I loved this

[@olives6563]

He is so wholesome

[@evan4856]

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.

[@leopoldbroom7679]

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?

[@leopoldbroom7679]

Sure I did, what does that have to do with anything

[@leopoldbroom7679]

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?

[@alexcaffrey983]

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.

[@KarineTKnudsen]

I'm wondering about the same thing. Please reply if you found the answer :)

[@keedixon]

Sergio Orozco the person was trying to be a smart ass . Don’t mind them .

[@TheholeyRanger]

I have to come back to the shop sometime it is absolutely assume

[@dvduadotcom]

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!

[@treasurejensen7682]

Ty for the lesson.

[@basketjonas]

cool garden

[@garysaulnier1223]

I don't have cats, but I'm thinking twice about this IDEA thanks to the neighbourhood!

[@fishypaw]

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.

[@LdyEnigma84]

this video made my day :) hehe

[@kachi2782]

My cat makes high art zen garden every day. I call her sandbox Ryoanji !

[@syahiruuu_8258]

This man is awesome

[@vlogtrainguyen9208]

great doctor, thank you for teaching me how to mix and make small scenes, right? I wish you good health

[@giovanaalmeida7014]

Love this 👍

[@iaracortes]

Thank you!

[@Sanih-br9ue]

Agree! ❤🙏👍

[@brian8431]

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.

[@avionterria7855]

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.

[@jaxter112]

Did you make your tools? What mm pins did you use? What's their length and spacing? Thanks!

[@sweetczz]

What type of sand/pebbles are preferable for outdoors?

[@RemotePaws]

so wholesome!

[@VC27]

Love to Panther.

[@Izuku_X_kacchan]

It's so pretty :0

[@friktionrc]

I was scouring a few vids as this really interests me...then you name droped "Kill Bill" ....yup, got yourself a new subscriber 😎👍🙏

[@DoubleDoubleWithOnions]

Panther was a pretty tough critic. :)

[@taruchumccullough9045]

Thank you :-)