Enso Pillows

Enso Zen Circle and Bonsai Tree

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円相 is a circle painted with a single stroke, representing the intrinsic void of existence

Enso Zen Circle and Sakura Tree

Another quote from Zen master Shunryu Suzuki Roshi

A cup of green tea in a traditional Japanese porcelain, inside the cup the symbol of enso.

Enso Zen Circle and Bonsai Tree

A zen circle ( ensō ) is a circle that is hand-drawn in one or two brushstrokes to express a moment when the mind is free to let the body create

The enso, or "circle" in Japanese, is a Zen Buddhist symbol that represents absolute enlightenment, strength, elegance, the universe, and mu (the void)

Mokurai Dojo, a place to practice the way.

The ensō is an ancient symbol of enlightenment, strength, elegance, the universe, and "mu". Here in the land of Blombos cave, site of the earliest offices of the Ministry of Calligraphy (or at least the ink testing department) it is also a symbol of moo - something you say to cows when driving by - and it is a homophone for "en so", which is an Afrikaans phrase used as a boast, as in "And so, that's how it's done!" or as in "en so en so en so" which is like "ensovoorts" / "and so on and on and on". "En so?" can also mean "So what?"

'Time After Time' is a sumie enso ink brush painting on 8.5"x11" vintage sheet music paper. Music by JULE STYNE, Lyrics by SAMMY CAHN. The song copyright is 1947 by Sinatra Sings Inc. This song is from the Metro Golden Mayer Picture "It Happened in Brooklyn". I am inspired by the elegance and simplicity of japanese ‘sumi-e’ paintings. SUMI-E is the Japanese word for Black Ink Painting. Emphasis is placed on the beauty of each individual stroke of the brush. A circle -- known as "enso" in Japanese -- universally implies completeness, all. A zen circle can also imply zero, sunyata, absolute, true reality, enlightenment, no beginning/no end in all phenomena, no symbol, the spread of Dharma as a turning wheel, harmony, and womb. “No...

Enso and the circle of life.

Lotus Enso

This green watercolour enso symbolises the circle of life

The ensō is an ancient symbol of enlightenment, strength, elegance, the universe, and "mu". Here in the land of Blombos cave, site of the earliest offices of the Ministry of Calligraphy (or at least the ink testing department) it is also a symbol of moo - something you say to cows when driving by - and it is a homophone for "en so", which is an Afrikaans phrase used as a boast, as in "And so, that's how it's done!" or as in "en so en so en so" which is like "ensovoorts" / "and so on and on and on". "En so?" can also mean "So what?"

The ensō is an ancient symbol of enlightenment, strength, elegance, the universe, and "mu". Here in the land of Blombos cave, site of the earliest offices of the Ministry of Calligraphy (or at least the ink testing department) it is also a symbol of moo - something you say to cows when driving by - and it is a homophone for "en so", which is an Afrikaans phrase used as a boast, as in "And so, that's how it's done!" or as in "en so en so en so" which is like "ensovoorts" / "and so on and on and on". "En so?" can also mean "So what?"

this design its perfect to all who aprecciate the zen moment.

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I hope you like it!!!!

Digital drawing. Ensō: Symbolizes strength, elegance, the universe, single mindedness and the acceptance of imperfection as perfect. It also represents the oneness of life and all things contained within it, the spirit of harmonious cooperation, personal development and refinement of character, the visible and the invisible, absolute fullness in emptiness, simplicity, completeness, endlessness, perfect harmony, the circle of infinity and the cyclical nature of existence.

Mokurai dojo, a place to practice the ways.

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The Enso symbol, also known as a Zen circle, is the symbol of Buddhist enlightenment. Additional symbolism explanations could take whole books. A meditator in the center of the circle has a spiral over the heart - a combination of traditionally Eastern and Western symbols of eternal cycles.

The ensō symbolizes absolute enlightenment, strength, elegance, the universe, and mu (the void). It is characterized by a minimalism born of Japanese aesthetics.

I hope you like it!!!!

Aureole - radiant circle. Enso brush pen painting on paper.

“Dream” sumi-e enso ink brush pen painting. Circling the flexible state of being... “Dream” is an original painting using green ink brush pens. Including the border, it measures 8-1/2” x 11” and is on heavy stock, textured white paper. I am inspired by the elegance and simplicity of japanese ‘sumi-e’ and chinese ‘shui-mo hua’ paintings. This painting is from my ‘Beauty of Bamboo’ series. A circle -- known as "enso" in Japanese -- universally implies completeness, all. A zen circle can also imply zero, sunyata, absolute, true reality, enlightenment, no beginning/no end in all phenomena, no symbol, the spread of Dharma as a turning wheel, harmony, and womb. “Notice that the stiffest tree is most easily cracked, while the ba...

Zen Enso Circle and Zen stones

Zen Enso Circle and Zen stones

Breathe Enso

For anyone who loves Japan and Japanese art and culture.

For anyone who loves Japan and Japanese art and culture.