Zen Park (Buddha Shanthi Kanive) in Nagarabhavi Bangalore

Zen Park (Buddha Shanthi Kanive) in Nagarabhavi Bangalore

I have been to the Zen Park or the Buddha Shanthi Kanive (popularly known as Buddha Park in Bangalore) three times. When I shifted to Bangalore 4 years ago, I used to explore the places to visit near me. Somehow I found this place called Zen Park in Nagarabhavi and planned to visit it one evening.

Table of Contents

• Where is Zen Park or the Buddha Shanthi Kanive Located?
• Timings of Zen Park
• How is the Zen Park or the Buddha Shanthi Kanive?
• 3 Dragons with Open Mouth
• Big Head with Open Mouth
• Buddha Sculpture
• 3 Monkeys
• Sculpture of Siddartha and Devdutta
• Small Play Area for Kids
• Walking and Jogging Track
• Final Thoughts

Where is Zen Park or the Buddha Shanthi Kanive Located?

The Zen Park or the Buddha Shanthi Kanive is located near the BDA Complex, Nagarbhavi.

Timings of Zen Park

The timings of the park are mentioned on the board near the main gate (on the right side). Please check the board for the latest opening and closing hours before your visit.

Morning: 5:30 AM to 9:30 AM

Evening: 4:30 PM to 7:30 PM

The park is open all days of the week. Timings are also displayed on the board near the main gate (right side). It’s best to visit during morning or evening hours for a peaceful experience.

How is the Zen Park or the Buddha Shanthi Kanive?

At the entrance, you can find sculptures of two lions on either side. There are some Churmuri and Golgappa stalls near the main gate. You can also find the timing of the park mentioned on the right side.

As you enter the park, you can find people clicking pictures and making reels.

3 Dragons with Open Mouth – One of the Main Attractions

As you move further, there is a bridge on the right side. This is one of the places where people click lots of pictures as in the background you can find sculptures of 3 Dragons with their tongues out. This is the most attractive part of this park.

As you move further, you can find sculptures of Buddha with some other people.

Big Head with Open Mouth – Second Most Attractive Spot

There is also a big sculpture of a giant head with his mouth open wide. You can even go inside the mouth of that head and click pictures. This is the second most attractive place of this Zen Park or the Buddha Shanthi Kanive.

Buddha Sculpture

There is also a sculpture of Lord Buddha on the left side on some height in a meditating pose.

3 Monkeys

On the top of the boundary of the Zen Park a little ahead, there is a sculpture of Gandhi Ji’s 3 monkeys giving the following message:

• Don’t see evil
• Don’t hear evil
• Don’t speak evil

Behind this boundary there is a small temple in the same compound where you can go by leaving your footwear outside.

Sculpture of Siddartha and Devdutta

There is a small roundabout in the park. In the centre there is a Sculpture of Siddartha and Devdutta with a fountain in the center. It depicts the story of the Swan which was hit by the arrow shot by Devdutta. The Swan was finally saved by Siddartha.

Small Play Area for Kids

There is a small play area in the Zen Park too for the kids where they can play on the See-Saw, Swings, Slides and Climb too.

Walking and Jogging Track

After some distance there is a walking track made for people interested in jogging or willing to do morning or evening walk. In the center of the jogging area there are sculptures of Gandhi ji, Buddha, and the famous Kannada poet Kuvempu too.

My Final Comments on Zen Park Nagarbhavi

Zen Park is really my personal favorite place to spend some time during the weekends.