BRUSH MEDITATION: A JAPANESE WAY TO MIND & BODY HARMONY
by H.E. Davey

Based on traditional Japanese shodo, "the Way of Calligraphy," Brush Meditation 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.
As the text explores the intricate relationaships of mind, body, and brush, it delves into the mysteries of human life energy, or ki, and the power of the hara, a natural abdominal center. Simple exercises demonstrate how to use the brush in spiritual practice, while illustrations guide every step. In the Appendix is information about how to find more formal instruction as well as sources for brushes, ink, and paper.
144 pp., 7 x 9", 44 b/w brush paintings and instructional photos, ISBN 1-880656-38-8, $14.95

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