Zen Circles of Enlightenment

Audrey Yoshiko Seo
Foreword by John Daido Loori

The circle, or Enso, is one of the most prevalent images in Zen art. Its symbolism has been subject to a rich variety of interpretations, but regardless of how it is understood, enso is above all an expression of the mind of the artist who brushes it. In this beautiful little book, the author brings together a collection of some of the best examples of enso art from the 17th century to the present. It includes commentary on the meaning and historical context, technique analysis, and biographies of the artists.

170 pages