{"product_id":"shodo-rie-takeda-9781786786807","title":"Shodo: The Practice of Mindfulness Through the Ancient Art of Japanese Calligraphy","description":"\u003cb\u003eThis is a beautiful guide to harmonize the body and mind connection through elegant Japanese calligraphy for fans of \u003ci\u003eIkigai\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eWabi Sabi.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eSHO\u003c\/b\u003e 書 \u003cb\u003eto write, writing, calligraphy. DO\u003c\/b\u003e 道 \u003cb\u003ethe path, the way or the Tao, the path of life\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe ancient Japanese art of calligraphy is more than just a decorative skill; it is a revolutionary approach to mindfulness\u003ci\u003e.\u003c\/i\u003e This book is a beautiful introduction to Shodo, which shows how the movement of a brush channels energy through the body and mind, uniting both in harmony. \u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eWhat results on the paper is a true depiction of the present moment, a movement towards a more peaceful mindfulness. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eShodo expert and professional calligrapher Rie Takeda shares the history, philosophy and craft of Shodo. Decorated throughout with her stunning art, Takeda begins with the basic brushstrokes, and builds up to drawing complete kanji, beautifully nuanced in both appearance and meaning. Introductory sections include practical information on what sort of ink, pens and brushes to use, how to prepare your space, how to sit and breathing exercises. This is alongside spiritual guidance, including the concept of Mushin (an undisturbed mind), Qi energy, and how to discover your unique inner quality. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eA final troubleshooting section allows you to identify what wobbles and imperfections in your lines can tell you about the various tensions and stresses in your body and mind.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Rie Takeda\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 178678680X\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781786786807\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Watkins Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 10\/11\/2022\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 208\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.70lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 7.60h x 5.20w x 1.00d","brand":"Rie Takeda","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":44073254453503,"sku":"9781786786807","price":19.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_bf9b1d46-4142-4a0b-a141-2c8ea0fd7e58.jpg?v=1685446738","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/shodo-rie-takeda-9781786786807","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}