Brush
photo by Dustin Brunson
Calligraphy has a long history in Zen. For many years, I practiced calligraphy with beloved friend, master calligrapher Kazuaki Tanahashi. When the pandemic hit, there was much suffering and death that I was privy to, and this practice was deeply healing for me. I painted my heart and mind, again and again, and was always surprised by the results. Calligraphy expresses the beauty and spontaneity of Beginner’s Mind. It is a way I quietly express my joy.
