Itai Doshin Different Bodies One Mind Acrylic Print

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Once someone asked me to brush a Japanese phrase that expresses friendship and I choose to brush Itai Dōshin which literally means, 'Different bodies, One mind'.

To me, Itai Dōshin expresses unity of mind, oneness, whether on the mundane or the spiritual level.

Itai Dōshin is often translated as 'Many in body, one in mind' and is a fundamental concept in Nichiren Buddhism, expressing harmony and unity among its followers, respecting each other's diversity.


The four kanji for this calligraphy are:

異 I - different , other
体 TAI - body, form
同 DŌ - same
心 SHIN - mind

My gallery presents calligraphies and paintings that breathe the spirit of contemporary Chinese and Japanese brush art. The main feature of my art work is to grab the moment of inspiration and express in its fullness with the brush. My medium is ink and natural pigments on rice paper. My primary tool is the flexible Oriental sheep's hair brush. In the calligraphy section you will find artwork brushed in different styles of Japanese calligraphy. The very different calligraphic styles evoke different moods, which you will be able to appreciate yourself by browsing the calligraphy print gallery. The subjects covered in the calligraphy section are mainly related to Zen and Buddhism and martial arts. As for the painting gallery you will find...