A Zen rock garden on the dining table is a creative way to incorporate traditional Japanese garden aesthetics into a domestic setting. It typically consists of carefully arranged stones, raked sand, and sometimes miniature trees or plants, representing natural landscapes such as mountains and rivers. These gardens are designed to evoke a sense of peace and tranquility, and can be used as a decorative element in homes and offices. The practice of creating Zen gardens has roots in Zen Buddhism and is often used as a form of meditation.