Silent Sand Virtual Zen Garden

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Daily zen reminder to take a mindful break.

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Interactive simulation of a raked sand garden with calming grooves and mindfulness-focused drawing tools.
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Expanded rake toolkit with more tine options.
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Rake Properties

Depth 0.6
Tines 6
Size 4
Gap 2.3
Handle 47
Solid Rake
Point Rake

Drawing Behavior

Mirror
Fade Marks

Guide Display

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Opacity
Zoom

Position & Filter

X
Y
B&W

Carving

Rim 0.12
Blend 0.55
Step 0.30 iStroke density. Higher = faster, coarser

Displacement

Spread 1 iSand spread radius. Higher = slower, wider piles
FwdD 0.59 iForward push distance. Higher = sand thrown further ahead
SideD 0.66 iSide push distance. Higher = wider rim banks

Rendering

Light 0.40
NormD 4 iLighting sample distance. Higher = smoother, softer shading
Noise 0.89 iSand grain texture. Higher = heavier grain
Particles 20 iSand grain scatter when raking. 0 = off

Playback

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Volume 239%

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Tone Shaping

-11 st
0.65x
0.72x
0.040 s
0.177 s
1210 Hz
10 cents
2480 px/s

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About Silent Sand

Silent Sand is a free virtual zen garden tool that lets you create satisfying sand patterns in a digital Japanese rock garden. Designed for stress reduction and meditation, it offers a calming, creative escape directly in your browser. Whether you are looking to practice mindfulness or simply enjoy the Japanese aesthetic of raking sand, this simulator provides a peaceful retreat.

Frequently Asked Questions

How to play a virtual zen garden?

Playing is simple and intuitive. Use your mouse or touchscreen to rake the sand. Click and drag to create grooves. You can adjust the rake size, tine count, and spacing using the "Tools" menu. On desktop, you can scroll the page normally even over the sand. Hold Shift + scroll wheel to rotate the rake for precise patterns. The goal is to create flowing, continuous lines that evoke a sense of water or ripples, a core practice in creating a traditional Karesansui (dry landscape) garden.

What are the benefits of digital meditation?

Digital meditation tools like this online zen garden help lower cortisol levels and improve focus. By engaging in a repetitive, creative task (raking sand), you can achieve a "flow state" similar to traditional meditation. It provides a quick mental break, allowing you to reset your mind, reduce anxiety, and return to your tasks with renewed clarity.

Is this Zen Garden free to use?

Yes, Silent Sand is completely free and accessible from any modern web browser on desktop or mobile. There are no downloads or installations required to start your mindfulness journey.