How Do Practitioners Cultivate Mental Calm in the Japanese Zen

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Multiple Choice

How do practitioners cultivate mental calm in the Japanese zen garden?

• A) by raking the gravel regularly
• B) by counting the stones
• C) by planting as many flowers as possible
• D) by fixing the leaks in the roof
• E) by playing calming music through hidden speakers

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