![]() ![]() The others are 律 Ritsu (or Risshū), 法相 Hossō, 論 Sanron 華嚴 Kegon, 天台 Tendai, and 眞言 Shingon. If you want this version, just click the character to the right.įurther notes: Zen is just one of seven sects of Buddhism practiced in Japan. This version is also popular for calligraphy in China. There is also an alternate/shorthand/simplified Chinese version, which has two dots or tails above the right-side radical. Technically, there is no difference between the Tensho and Reisho versions of Zen since they are ancient character styles that existed long before Japan had a written language. The original character would still be generally understood and recognized in Japanese (it's considered an ancient version in Japan) but if you want the specifically modern Japanese version, please click on the zen Kanji to the right. Please also note that the Japanese Kanji character for Zen has evolved a little in Japan, and the two boxes (kou) that you see at the top of the right side of the character have been replaced by three dots with tails. More about the history of Zen Buddhism here. Chan Buddhists in China have much in common with Zen Buddhists in Japan. The Chinese character “Chan” was eventually pronounced as “Zen” in Japanese. However, it should be noted that Buddhism came from India, and “Chan Buddhism” evolved and developed in medieval China. Zen is used as the title of a branch of Mahayana Buddhism, which strongly emphasizes meditation practice. Regardless of the dictionary definition, more often than not, this character is associated with Buddhism. 禪 by itself just means “meditation.” In that context, it should not be confined to use by any one religion or sect. What is the Enso symbol, and what does it represent The Enso symbol, also known as the Japanese circle, Infinity circle, or Zen circle, is a symbol of Japanese calligraphy as well as Buddhism. In English, it's almost always incorrectly used for phrases like “That's so zen.” Nobody says, “That's so meditation” - right? As the title of a sect, this would be like saying, “That's so Baptist!" I offer this particular enso as a symbol of all that is gathered and united within us - alive, open ended and true.First, let's correct something: The Japanese romanization for this character, “Zen” has penetrated the English language. The making of a circle with one brushstroke is a calligraphic practice of bringing that wholeness forth, through the gesture of the body, into form on the page. It is a universal expression of wholeness that lives deep in our beings. ThePurpleHamster From shop ThePurpleHamster. ![]() Ad vertisement from shop ThePurpleHamster. From Barbara Bash The Japanese word for circle is enso. Enso Infinite Japanese Symbol Japan Traditional Universe Esoteric Art Poster Dorm Room Print Gift Print Wall Decor Poster Print Retro (20) ad vertisement by ThePurpleHamster. It is from that inspired conversation that I intuitively knew that Barbara was the artist that I wanted to create the enso for my practice. Barbara and I met shortly thereafter for coffee. I witnessed Barbara facilitate a beautiful, integrative, and creative workshop called Opening the Door in February 2018, hosted by Naropa University. I sought out Barbara after learning about our shared lineage through a mutual connection. Her work can still be found in the halls of Naropa University. ![]() She taught at Naropa University in Boulder, CO, where she collaborated with storytellers, dancers, and musicians in performance. She has studied dance, drawing, calligraphy, and graphic design, which has led her to a successful career as a graphic artist, writer, and performer. About the Artistīarbara Bash is a calligrapher, illustrator, author, and performance artist. I could think of no better symbol for which to represent my work as your therapist. And through lessons of the impossibility of creating the perfect circle (sans mathematical calculations), we find this much to be true: that the very imperfections and contours that otherwise prevent a perfect circle from being created are exactly what makes the enso beautiful. The enso is a representation of our true and innermost self its creation is said to leave the artist fully exposed at that one particular moment in time. It symbolizes strength, elegance, and one-mindedness. The enso is a manifestation of the artist at the moment of creation and the acceptance of our innermost self. While at first glance, the enso symbol appears no more than a misshapen circle, it symbolizes many things: the beauty in imperfection, the art of letting go of expectations, the circle of life, and connection. Enso (formally spelled ensō) is a sacred symbol in Zen Buddhism meaning circle, or sometimes, circle of togetherness. It is traditionally drawn using only one brushstroke as a meditative practice in letting go of the mind and allowing the body to create, as the singular brushstroke allows for no modifications. ![]()
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