Our thoughts go out to our friends and teachers in Japan , which was recently hit by a large earthquake and tsunami. We hope all our friends are OK, and we hope you will donate to help people in Japan . If you’re not sure how to do this, you can go to http://www.globalgiving.org/projects/japan-earthquake-tsunami-relief/.
The Art of Shodo Blog focuses on using Japanese brush calligraphy as moving meditation. It is dedicated to the memory of the late Kobara Ranseki Sensei, founder of Ranseki Sho Juku calligraphic art.
Learn Japanese Calligraphy as Moving Meditation

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