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Shodo is the way of the brush. And there are many forms Shodo can take from my favorite Zen Brush which has been my practice for many years to more formal scripts which I have been trained in as well: Tensho, Reisho, Kaisho, Gyosho, Sosho and kana scripts as well. In brushing one character they take a particular shape when practicing one of the scripts I’ve named above. Each script demands a unique aspect to a stroke: for instance, tensho (which most people know by “seal scri

Fall Equinox: September 22, 2025 And so the seasons turn: Fall is here again.  Fresh back from a Summer roadtrip along the California...

June 20 is the summer solstice date for 2025. What is the Summer Solstice? it is the longest day of the year. It happens when the earth’s...

Community Well is a frequently published blog by Susan Perry. Subscriptions are free. June 20 is the summer solstice date for 2025. What...

Year of the snake began on January 29 , at the end of the Year of the Dragon. The snake follows the dragon in this Chinese zodiac ....