Originating in Japan, the sand garden or Zen Garden have been practiced by Buddhist monks. The seas of sand in Zen gardens are designed to help calm our stress. They also put us in touch with the elements of nature. These small Zen Gardens are perfect for home or office and act as a great tool to bring peace and tranquility into our lives. This Zen garden has a ceramic tray measuring 9.5 inches wide, a bamboo rake, bag of sand and a rock. The size and shape of rock varies with each set, giving it a truly artistic character.