Dean Fosdick/Associated Press A garden with running water is seen here in this undated photo at Longwood Gardens in Kennett Square, Pa. Running water is generally a standard fixture in any meditation garden, whether it be a stream, pond, fountain or a waterfall. The sound is soothing and the statuary serves as a focus.

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Creating quiet Make your own meditation garden

• By ncs-import
• March 10, 2008