Tag: Meditation in Ink

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Breath as the seat of consciousness, life and relaxation: The Path towards our Meditation Journey

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20 March 2018, 18h15: Autumn Equinox for the Southern Hemisphere Today is the autumn equinox – it is the day of the year where the hours of light and night are equal for both the Southern and Northern Hemispheres. In the south we are experiencing a slowing of the season as we move to winter, [...]

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A Meditation in Ink #2: Bamboo Study, One of the Four Gentlemen

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The first lesson in Japanese Ink Wash Technique is painting the series of 'The Four Gentlemen' plants, where the bamboo represents the second of these (First of The Four Gentlemen: Orchid). The bamboo is a noble plant because of its strength and flexibility. The leaves are painted in a series of short strokes, the number [...]

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A Meditation in Ink #1: Orchid Study, One of the Four Gentlemen

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I have recently started Japanese Ink-Painting (also known as Suiboku(ga) or Sumi-e), however I cannot find the right supplies here in South Africa. I found some of the ink on one site, but its too expensive for something I am just experimenting with and I have had no luck with the brushes or ink stones. [...]