Calligraphic Meditation: The Mindful Art of Thich Nhat Hanh

"The lotus cannot be there without the mud. Likewise, happiness cannot be there without suffering. Looking deeply into our suffering, we gain an understanding of it, which enables happiness to have a chance to blossom. Thus, the lotus does not have to reject the mud, and the beauty of the lotus actually gives value to the mud."

calligraphy by Thich Naht Hanh









“Calligraphic Meditation: The Mindful Art of Thich Nhat Hanh,” the exhibit will feature examples of his art that “[distill] ancient Buddhist teachings into simple phrases that resonate with our modern times, capturing and expressing [Hanh’s] lifetime of meditative insight, peace, and compassion.” To read more, visit the Shambhala Sun.

Blue Cliff Monastery and ABC Homeinvite you to the U.S. premiere of Calligraphic Meditation: The Mindful Art of Thich Nhat Hanh September 7 – December 31, 2013at ABC Home, 888 Broadway, New York