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The Zen Character exhibition
by Zenways in London
We did it
On 26th May 2015 we successfully raised £10,140 with 56 supporters in 56 days
To raise funds to support an exhibition of Japanese Zen master Shinzan Roshi's calligraphy and drawings in Camberwell, London on 2-5th July.
by Zenways in London
Project aim
To raise funds to support an exhibition of Japanese Zen master Shinzan Roshi's calligraphy and drawings in Camberwell, London on 2-5th July.
About the project
Shinzan Miyamae Roshi is the abbot of Gyokuryuji Temple in Japan, and teacher of London-based Zen master Daizan Roshi.
Shinzan Roshi has been practising the art of Shodo calligraphy since he was a young boy. Though all Japanese school children learn the basic calligraphy skills, it wasn’t until 1966, when Roshi began his training as a Zen monk, that the influence of Zen entered into his work and became its dominant theme. During his Zen training, he apprenticed under three prolific Zen masters preparing their sumi ink, brushes and paper, and assisting them at every step. Now, after half a century of Zen practice, he is recognised as a master of Zen calligraphy in his own right, with his work appearing at numerous galleries, in books and in calendars.
On 2-5th July 2015, we are organising the first UK exhibition of his works at our dojo in Camberwell, south London. We will be showing around 25 pieces especially created for this exhibition.
This exhibition is timed to coincide with his 80th birthday, and Shinzan Roshi will be present in London and leading workshops in Zen calligraphy as part of his international teaching schedule. For more information, see the exhibition website www.thezencharacter.uk
Daizan runs the Zenways sangha from his base in London, where we meet twice a week for meditation (www.zenways.org).
Rewards
This project offers rewards in return for your donation. Please select a reward below.
£10 or more
£10 Reward
Thank you so much for your donation!
The Buddha taught us that, "generosity leads to long life, good appearance, happiness and strength." (Anguttara IV. 57). "A vast shower of merit will pour down on a giver."
£20 or more
£20 Reward
Thank you so much for your donation. In return we would like to offer you a postcard of one of his calligraphies.
£40 or more
£40 Reward
Thank you so much for your donation. In return we would like to offer you a set of postcards of Shinzan Roshi's calligraphies.
£50 or more
£50 Reward
Thank you so much for your donation. In return we would like to offer you a greetings card featuring one of Shinzan Roshi's calligraphies.
£70 or more
£70 Reward
Thank you so much for your donation. In return we would like to offer you a set of greetings cards featuring Shinzan Roshi's calligraphies.
£85 or more
£85 Reward
Thank you so much for your donation. In return we would like to offer you a poster featuring one of Shinzan Roshi's calligraphies.
£100 or more
£100 Reward
Thank you so much for your donation. In return we would like to offer you a T-shirt featuring one of Shinzan Roshi's calligraphies.
£150 or more
5 of 20 claimed£150 Reward
Thank you so much for your donation. In return we would like to offer you a printed shikishi (calligraphy board roughly A4 size) featuring one of Shinzan Roshi's calligraphies.
£200 or more
£200 Reward
Thank you so much for your donation. In return we would like to offer you a copy of the exhibition book. A stunningly produced, full-colour, 200 page tribute to Shinzan Roshi, featuring images of all of his calligraphies together with commentaries and historical context.
£500 or more
5 of 20 claimed£500 Reward
Thank you so much for your donation. In return we would like to offer you a *signed* copy of the exhibition book. A stunningly produced, full-colour, 200 page tribute to Shinzan Roshi, featuring images of all of his calligraphies together with commentaries and historical context.