Water Fountains: Zen and Feng Shui

Water Fountains: Zen and Feng Shui

Zen fountains started in Japan.. The Japanese have a zen area that is commonly found in the center of the house.. This place is a small forest or garden with specific and detailed design. The right amount of trees, the right amount of pebbles, and the right size of stones are necessary materials.  Even the plant and trees are miniaturized to fit into this area. Bonsai is their way of bringing nature into the household, to capture the essence of zen which is being one with nature and finding their balance. These zen gardens functions as a meditation area and find some form of tranquility and serenity in their abode.

Combining the Zen philosophy of less-is-more with the soothing sound of flowing water create a sense of tranquility for a room. Zen fountains can make a statement and serve as a focal point in a room without overwhelming it. A Zen fountain fits into an Asian-influenced interior design that combined contrast and texture, a natural organic feel, and simplicity of line.

To add to the calming effect of your Zen fountain, take note of the following reminders.  Organize your house. Keep your home clutter free as possible.  Have organizers such as drawers and closets to give your home a clean and inviting look.  You don't need to put up every item you own up for exhibit.  Rotate them every now and then like paintings, photos, sculpture and other decorations.  Use odd numbers of things for display and show your creativity by creating asymmetry in your design.  If symmetry is beauty in European art, For the Japanese it creates a feeling of stagnancy.  Creating asymmetry is a challenge and achieving that perfect look can give you a rewarding feeling.

Feng Shui literally means wind water. It's an ancient Chinese study on how our surroundings affect us. With water or shui as a component, it is not surprising to anyone that water plays a significant role in this metaphysical study.

There are many methods for applying Feng Shui in your office, place of business or home. The more common applies the relationship between the five elements -metal, wind, wood, fire, and earth. The basic principle of Feng Shui states that when balanced, these elements bring in harmony. Each element may give strength or weaken the other elements in various ways. If you don't have enough or have too much of one element, this produces negative chi. The five elements corresponds to certain colors and objects:  green is for wood, metal is represented by white,  red for fire,  blue or black for water and yellow for earth.

            We have several Zen and feng shui water fountains you can choose from as well as many types and sizes that would fit your house, office or apartment when you buy Adagio water fountains.  Visit our website for your choice of fountain to bring serenity and good luck in your life.