Seketei, rock gardens, gained popularity in Japan in the 13th century, with the arrival of Zen Buddhism. Since then, designing and nurturing these gardens has developed into a deeply meditative and symbolic activity. Zen Gardens consist of intentionally raked sand patterns and carefully placed stones and greenery. A Zen space has symbolic meaning characterized by the concepts of ma (interval) and yohaku no bi (the beauty of emptiness). Gardening activities, such as sweeping and raking the sand into patterns evoking water and its movement, focus the mind and serve as a reminder of impermanence. These intentional activities also include placing items within a garden space while keeping the space pristine. As the Zen saying goes, an uncluttered space leads to an uncluttered mind.