Brush Meditation : A Japanese Way to Mind and Body Harmony
By H. E DaveyMindfulness, a sense of well-being, increased resolve, relaxation, and focus .... Anyone who studies classical Japanese arts -- the tea ceremony, flower arranging, even aikido -- understands that the fundamental goal of daily practice is to achieve lasting spiritual transformation. Brush Meditation, based on traditional Japanese shodo, "the Way of Calligraphy, " introduces beginners and non-artists alike to working with brush and ink as a form of "moving meditation." By showing you how the most elemental brush strokes reveal your physical and mental state, it teaches you to become "one with the brush, " attuned to the underlying principles of life and nature.Brush Meditation begins by looking at the ancient roots of Asian calligraphy and painting and how they have migrated to the West. It then explores the intricate relationships of mind, body, and brush, and delves into the mysteries of human life energy, or ki, and the power of the hara, a natural abdominal center. How these concepts relate to art, daily life, and personal growth is fully described.
Simple step-by-step exercises demonstrate shodo fundamentals and how to use the brush in spiritual practice. Photographs and model illustrations guide every step as the text explains the key cultural, meditative, and philosophical insights that are at the basis of all Japanese traditional arts. In the Appendix is information about how to find more formal instruction as well as sources for brushes, ink, and paper
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- Paperback
- 144 pages
- English
- 1880656388
- 9781880656389
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