The mind of Zen Buddhism is revealed through authentic sacred art and profoundly simple wisdom. Zenga art, Zen-inspired brushstroke paintings, surprises and confounds our expectations. Although created by seventeenth- and eighteenth-century monks who were amateur painters, they have a startlingly modern appeal. The Gitter-Yelen collection of Zenga paintings is widely regarded as one of the preeminent collections in the West.
Each month, the
Zen Mind 2012 Engagement Calendar features a Zenga masterwork paired with quotes from
Not Always So by Shunryu Suzuki (1905-1971). Suzuki-roshi was considered one of the most influential Zen teachers of his time and was a direct spiritual descendant of thirteenth-century Zen Master Dogen.
Features:
-Hard cover with Wire-O binding
-52 weekly pages with month- and year-at-a-glance
-12 full-color images & beautifully illustrated throughout
-Extra lined note pages and a pocket
-Elastic band closure. A Zen Mind 2012 Wall Calendar and a Zen Mind, Beginner's Mind journal are also available.