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Gyōsho Fundamentals – Online Workshop
Join us for “Gyōsho Fundamentals,” an immersive and interactive online Japanese Calligraphy workshop focusing on the fundamentals of the semi-cursive writing script (gyōsho). This workshop is perfect for beginners and intermediate practitioners looking to deepen their understanding of this elegant and flowing script. Participants will explore brush techniques and aesthetic principles of Gyōsho, with a…
shodo articles
Shodo & Zen
Shodo has been intertwined with Zen training for centuries; many historical figures have contributed to this integration; probably most notably, Kukai, also…
Shodo & Budo
The phrase BUNBU RYŌDŌ 文武両道, “the martial and literary ways are one path,” encapsulates a rich tradition between martial and fine arts.…
Zen articles
Shodo & Zen
Shodo has been intertwined with Zen training for centuries; many historical figures have contributed to this integration; probably most notably,…
Mindfulness: What it means from a Buddhist Perspective
Many people begin Shodo practice because of its mindfulness qualities. The activity of drawing a stroke and composing a Kanji…
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The Mind of Shodo
A few years ago I taught a short Japanese Calligraphy class to college students at Roger Williams University. As a…