Calligraphy - Shodo -

The Japanese calligraphy or Shodo Translated as the art of writing It is not only the handwriting of the Japanese symbols But it has reached the category of art based on the principles of Zen philosophy

It is an attitude of purity and sensation of the present moment

Cultivating patience through relaxation

Attention and sensitivity And just like meditation, its goal is to leave the mind blank without distracting thoughts

For the action to flow unimpeded In Japanese the way Dou It is a discipline of learning that not only consists of learning a technique its objective is to transcend To project one's own essence What would be The soul of the person through his actions practicing such a technique The path is not only learning but also personal growth and self-knowledge

The paintbrush has to become an extension of the person

With its movements it will give life to the Chinese ink being reflected this on the paper To follow the path of Japanese Shodo calligraphy involves a series of steps to which you must apply Maximum precision and thoroughness And the same as the tea ceremony Another Zen path is preceded by a rhythm of preparation and concentration

Japanese calligraphy It comes from a millenary Chinese custom that Japanese Buddhist monks imported from there

The most important figure It is Kobo Daishi Currently this art It is practiced in the old way with a bamboo brush An inkwell In which the Chinese ink is prepared from a stick a sheet of rice paper and a paperweight The Shodo It is closely related to meditation and Buddhist religion

In fact Among the many activities performed by a Buddhist monk in Japan Found That of studying and perfecting its sodium level They understand that the Shodo By their slow but steady technique Helps meditation and personal self-control