Moving into the ripeness of summer time in the meditation garden brings the reward of long warm days, insects humming and a feeling of lushness in the burgeoning foliage.

Here is a view of my meditation garden. Notice how the garden statue of Buddha is nestled in the long full reeds.



The photo below is an overview of my original planting of 12 bushes and trees to complement each other and give a feeling of being in a forest setting. Believe it or not, a gray ringed-neck dove comes and bathes while I’m sitting right there in a chair in my meditative quiet - my own peace dove!



For ideas on elements to include in your meditation garden click here.

Long days of summer here at last
Enjoy them now for soon they'll pass.
Take some moments; reflect and refresh
Long days of summer, a welcome repast.

Use your meditation garden to really sit back and rejuvenate before the busy-ness of fall and holiday activities begin!

Meditation Garden - Design, Layout, Planting
Build a Green Roof Meditation Garden
Build a Meditation Path in Your Garden
Meditation Garden - Japanese Style
Meditation Garden - Winter
Meditation Garden - Spring
Meditation Garden - Summer
Meditation Garden - Fall
Interfaith Peace Prayer and Meditation

Article and photo credits - Susan Helene Kramer

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For offline reading

Meditation for Teens and Adults
More than 70 offerings, from guided meditation techniques to on-the-go stress relief and relationship meditations interspersed with verse, and a section of special occasion prayers. 114 pages.

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Meditation for all Kids
Sitting, walking, dance and group circle meditations, along with positive affirmations, verses and benefits of meditation for kids of all ages and abilities in a 100 page book with illustrations.