The Japanese rock garden is such an icon that most people have this image in mind when they think of Japan. For me, the idea behind karesansui offers many options to be mindful so I wanted to share how I use them with you.

In connection with last week's article about New Year cleaning or Ōsōji, this week I wanted to write about the practice of Samu (作務). Samu more formally embodies the principles of mindfulness and meditation through work.