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30″ X 30″ Aum Namah Shivaya Mandala Meditation Banner

publisher: Mandala Arts

ASIN: B007RF9NFY

price: $39.95 (new)

Meditating on the Aum Namah Shivaya mandala helps clear away illusions and obstacles, illuminating inner peace and eternal connection with the One inside each of us. Aum (also spelled Om) is known to Hindus and Tibetan Buddhists as the divine vibration of the Universe, the sound that attunes us to the Absolute. The Lotus is a symbol of purity and spiritual growth. This 30″x 30″ meditation banner was designed by Bryon Allen, is beautiful and silky-soft, printed in full vivid color on sheer, flowing knit polyester. It looks like silk but is durable and long-lasting. Great for indoor or outdoor zen use. It comes with a decorative wooden pole at top & bottom and black string for easy hanging. This meditation banner is a lovely addition to your home, backyard, porch, yoga or meditation studio, retreat center as well as office space. Also available in a smaller 15″ X 15″ size.

Waverly Meditation Tangerine Outdoor Fabric

publisher: Waverly

ASIN: B0046JIO1S

Coordinating with 2614S, this bold stripe in tangerine orange and madeira red against an off white background beckons one to sit outside and enjoy a lovely summer day. This is awesome outdoor zen fabric, use your imagination and go for it!!

Meditation Cushion; Inflatable, Zafu; Green (Medium)

publisher: Carolina Morning

ASIN: B003WC5BWA

EAN: 0085031335000

sales rank: 253427

price: $25.00 (new)

You’ll literally be sitting on air with this highly portable and lightweight cushion, with a sturdy cotton cover. It’s durable enough for outdoor zen use, easily washable, and can be inflated in seconds. Hundreds of satisfied customers are using it all over the globe, staying centered in a busy world. The Inflatable Cushion has a normal cloth cover just like a standard zafu (durable cotton/polyester blend),with a plastic ball inside. It looks just like a regular zafu, and the cover is machine-washable. How durable is it? The Inflatable Cushion can be used on bare ground and can hold people up to 150 pounds. In fact, we have not yet determined the weight limit! They are carried all over the backcountry and used for camping with great results.

La Crosse Technology WT-3181P 18″ Outdoor Atomic Wall Clock with Temperature/Humidity

publisher: La Crosse Technology

ASIN: B0001PG2RO

EAN: 0757456995182

sales rank: 27666

price: $49.86 (new), $51.74 (used)

This 18″ outdoor clock sets itself to the U.S. atomic clock in Boulder, Colorado, thus maintaining absolute time accuracy. An analog hygrometer and thermometer allow you to view the weather conditions from outside your home. This clock is weather proof and a perfect outdoor zen accessory!

SOLAR POWERED PRAYER WHEEL ~ Self-Spinning Tibetan Prayer Wheel w/ Case ~ Electricity-Free ~ Gold Color

publisher: Shambala Shop

ASIN: B0045S6JFI

sales rank: 121752

price: $31.39 (new)

Prayer wheels have been a part of Tibetan culture for many centuries and are an essential element of Tibetan Buddhism. The cylindrical vessel contains thousands of prayers which are emitted when the wheel is spun. The act of spinning a prayer wheel is thought to be equivalent to reciting/speaking the prayers. Thus, having this outdoor zen  prayer wheel is considered to be a spiritual practice which purifies karma, dispels negativity, increases compassion, & benefits all living beings around us.

Strathwood Gibranta All-Weather Hardwood 2-Seater Bench

This great outdoor zen bench will get used over and over!!

publisher: Strathwood

ASIN: B000WCW4M8

sales rank: 413

price: $129.99 (new)

Libbey 6 x 14 H Hurricane Shade – Case = 4

publisher: Libbey

ASIN: B002M3N99M

sales rank: 13248

price: $30.39 (new)

Libbey hurricane shade, 6″ diam x 14″ h this large glass shade is the same curvy shape as a traditional hurricane glass, only a full 14″ tall and 6″ in diameter. height: 14″ top diameter: 5-1/4″ bottom diameter: 5-1/4″ maximum diameter: 6″ scc#: 17576601 210511 – Case = 4

Build A Zen Garden

What exactly is an outdoor Zen Garden? The term “Zen Garden” is typically used to describe a specific type of Japanese garden comprised mainly of sand and rocks and focuses on design simplicity. The style comes from the Zen Buddhist Temples where many of these gardens can be found. These gardens can be small framed boxes or may take up half of your yard. You can create them in any size or form that you wish. The idea is that the sand or gravel that forms the base of the outdoor zen garden represents the water of a pond or ocean. The surface of the sand is often raked to represent the ripples of water.

The Outdoor Zen garden is a pit of sand or gravel. Then stones are placed carefully in the sand to represent islands or rock formations generally found in water. This is a common design and interpretation of proper rock gardens but you can design it in any manner you like.

These outdoor zen gardens can be built in flowerbed type enclosures, directly on the ground, or in framed wooden boxes similar to flat flower boxes. You can research and look at some inspiring pictures to get a good idea for your Zen garden. Decide which type would make a good addition to your garden or patio area.

First, plan the area where you will create your Zen Garden. If it requires a framed box, you will need to create or purchase the box first. If you intend to create the rock garden on the ground, decide if you will need to excavate in order to remove soil or ground cover foliage. Map out the perimeter of the garden and create a border. Your local home and garden supply stores have several border materials that will do this job quite nicely. If building on the ground, you may need to line the ground with weed blocking material to keep plants from growing up through your sand or gravel area.

Add the sand or gravel bed. Whether you are adding sand or gravel, you will want to fill the area and completely cover the ground or bottom of the box. You need the sand or gravel to be deep enough to allow for raking the surface to create the ripple effect.

Now you are ready to place the focal features of your choice into the sand or gravel bed. For best results, these items should be partially submerged in the sand to create the appearance that they are protruding from the surface of water. Natural objects like large and small stones will keep you close to the traditional roots of this design but feel free to use anything that you like. Any natural items like rocks, plants, logs work best to achieve that natural look. Also, remember that simplicity is a major part of this theme.

Now you are ready to rake the surface to create ripples and designs. Feel free to be artistic. It is your garden after all and you can move objects around and resurface it as often as you like.

Chanting Om by Music for Deep Meditation – Sacred Blessings DVD – www.MusicForDeepMeditation.com HD
DVD available at Amazon at www.amazon.com If you would like to get only the music please visit www.musicfordeepmeditation.com and you can download there from anywhere in the world. This particular track is from Chanting Om Vol II, Splendor of Yoga. Be sure to join our Facebook fan page at www.facebook.com Inner Splendor presents ”Sacred Blessings,” a visual meditation of gorgeous nature images accompanied by some of the most popular tracks from Music for Deep Meditation. This high-quality DVD includes various renditions of the sacred mantra Om, along with the healing sound of the Didgeridoo and Tibetan Singing Bowl, and delightful tracks of soothing Classical Indian Music. The high quality nature images were captured at some of the most beautiful places on Earth, including the islands of Hawaii, the coasts of Mexico, the lush beauty of Ireland and the mystical tranquility of the Canary Islands. You can simply play the DVD to purify the atmosphere in your home, or you can watch the various tracks and meditate with them, becoming aware of the presence of the divine, within and without. Produced by Vidura Barrios for Inner Splendor Media www.innersplendor.com Video Design by Jeffrey Main http

Why Use AN Outdoor Zen Fountain?

The zen fountain is one of the best selling fountains on the market. These outdoor zen fountains are known for their swaying flow of water.

The water in such types of fountains flows in the upward direction and the area is covered with a high settled array of small pebbles. The water flows upward, clashes with the stones and this adds beauty to the entire fountain.

The sound that comes from the sound of the water fall is quite soothing to hear and creates quite a serene environment. The sound of water relaxes the mind of an individual and the zen fountain is known for its charismatic beauty.

The table top outdoor zen  fountain is a stunning structure, with a look of the ancient zen era and this attracts the people and presents something different for the eyes those people who view it. It may be definitely called an “eye tonic” for those who are interested to have a view of the fountain. To purchase such a fountain, one needs to loosen up his pocket as it is not just available, rather constructed for specific orders in the market place as well.

One needs to keep in mind that these fountains are hand made fountains, therefore the shapes and textures may vary from fountain to fountain. The color may also differ as the slate used is not the same for each and every fountain. But the person who decides that he or she should purchase a Zen fountain is assured of a beautiful piece, which will call for other customers as well.

The dimensions of such the zen fountain are quite appropriate. It usually extends to only 12 square feet and it is usually only about 3-1/4″ high structure which is just as good as any other height. The overall weight of this fountain is approximately fifteen pounds. Now the dimensions must be quite clear and therefore it can be proved that the bulk of such fountain is apt for a larger area. One needs to consider all these things while purchasing such a great structure.

This water fountain usually comes in a black polystyrene base which is apt for the Zen garden as there is no such scope of getting dirty. The water pump that is attached to the Zen fountain is adjustable which means that there usually aren’t very many problems or confusion about its operation. The quality of this fountain is considered the best of all.

The water is properly circulated throughout the fountain through an electric water pump. The voltage application is quite minimal at 230V/50HZ and is something that can be afforded by an individual. The other specifications, such as the length of the electric wire, size and other details can be looked at while ordering it online. Now the ordering options are quite suitable for most people as such a fountain is equipped with many minute fittings and an individual can come across all of the specifications while viewing on the zen fountain on the internet.

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