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for the artist of shodo—whether in China, Japan or Korea—the traditional style of kanji is still used.
Sato,Shozo • Shodo: The Quiet Art of Japanese Zen Calligraphy, Learn the Wisdom of Zen Through Traditional Brush Painting
Communities
Matt Mower • 2 cards
Culture
Ash Geral • 1 card
bonseki or the appreciation of natural rocks,
Alan Watts • In My Own Way: An Autobiography
Poetry
Hannah Liz • 1 card
on society
Marty Bell • 3 cards
In Japan, poems should not be tethered to the entanglement of a person’s ego. Humility, modesty, and a keen eye for small details in the natural environment are key attributes. As Basho said, “If you want to learn about the pine, then go to the pine, if you want to learn about the bamboo, then go to the bamboo. When you have become one with them,
... See moreAndrew Juniper • Wabi Sabi: The Japanese Art of Impermanence
In Buddhism, there are three gems: Buddha, the awakened one; Dharma, the way of understanding and loving; and Sangha, the community that lives in harmony and awareness.