Hello steemians
In Chinese and Japanese traditions, Calligraphy is considered a martial art.This discipline, both mental and physical, requires concentration and absolute mastery of the act to channel the vital energy.
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The goal: to merge with the brush to lay characters in black ink (which symbolizes the full) on white paper (emptiness) to target the perfect balance of body and mind.An almost contemplative activity that guarantees us a real moment of relaxation.
The virtues of calligraphy:
- Calligraphy allows you to learn patience and concentration.
- It leads to gathering and reuniting internally.
- It invites to a presence to oneself.
- Calligraphy is a structuring practice.
- It becomes the expression of a particular creativity to each one.
- It leads to the discovery of relaxation.
- The tranquility and serenity that flow from it open to joy and sharing.
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In practice: To discover the technique and Japanese characters, Zen calligraphy workshops exist in almost all countries. However, no need to be an expert in Japanese culture to enjoy its benefits: you can just as easily use your alphabet to calligraphy in your language mantras that speak to you.
