The Art of Budo
The Calligraphy and Paintings of the Martial Arts Masters
$42.66
- Paperback
320 pages
- Release Date
24 January 2023
Summary
Explore this stunning collection of spiritual calligraphy by Japan’s greatest martial arts masters-with commentary from Zen art authority and aikido master John Stevens.
Beginning with the legendary samurai Miyamoto Musashi, nearly all of the great martial arts masters left a legacy of calligraphy and painting. Their artwork-Zenga and Zensho (“Zen pictures” and “Zen calligraphy”)-was not only an extension of their Zen practice but also reflected their deep spiritual commitment to the …
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781645470540 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 1645470547 |
| Author: | John Stevens |
| Publisher: | Shambhala Publications Inc |
| Imprint: | Shambhala Publications Inc |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 320 |
| Release Date: | 24 January 2023 |
| Weight: | 369g |
| Dimensions: | 235mm x 152mm |
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About The Author
John Stevens
John Stevens is a Zen priest and was a professor of Buddhist Studies and Aikido instructor at Tohoku Fukushi University in Sendai, Japan, where he lived for thirty-five years. He is the author or translator of over forty books on Zen artists, their poetry, painting, and calligraphy, as well as on Aikido, swordsmanship, and other Japanese martial arts traditions. He lives in Honolulu, Hawaii.
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