The objective in employing such a bridge, constructed according to Zen philosophy and teachings, is to focus the walker's attention to the mindfulness of the current place and time moment – "being here, now".Span rangeShortMaterial and MovableNoDesign effortLowOverviewA zig-zag bridge is a composed of short segments, each set at an angle relative to its neighbors and usually with an alternating right and left turn required when traveling across the bridge. It is used i. A zig-zag bridge is often seen in the, , and. It may be made of stone slabs or planks as part of a pond design and is frequently seen in rustic. It is also used in. The post and plank version has an advantage when employed as a crossing of a muddy bottom or : It is structurally stable, where a straight bridge might tend to tip due to the posts moving in the soft mud. Each.
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