Moon by the Window ─ The Calligraphy and Zen Insights of Shodo Harada

A peerless figure in the world of Zen, Shodo Harada is internationally recognized both as a teacher of teachers and as a world-class master of the fine art of Zen calligraphy, regularly exhibiting and giving demonstrations in museums and universities. Accomplished Zen teachers from across the globe come to further plumb the depths of Zen through studying with Harada, earning him a reputation as ?the roshi’s roshi”?which is to say, the master’s master.

Moon by the Window is a lavishly produced presentation of 108 pieces of Shodo Harada’s calligraphic Zen masterpieces?assembled over decades?and drawn from the rich and poetic literature of the Zen tradition. Each work of art is accompanied by Harada Roshi’s sharp and glittering commentaries, making each page spiritually edifying as well as aesthetically uplifting.

This generously sized book features rich endpapers, a two-color interior throughout, and glossy art-quality paper stock, making it an excellent gift and a thoroughly rewarding experience to browse through

Shodo Harada Roshi is a highly respected Zen teacher and world-class calligrapher, whose students include many American and international Zen teachers. He is the disciple and Dharma heir of Yamada Mumon Roshi, also a renowned Zen master and Zen calligrapher. In this lineage, calligraphies such as the ones in this book are used as one of several powerful means through which to teach the Dharma. Harada Roshi is the abbot of Sogenji Zen Monastery in Okayama, Japan, with plans to take up residence in Whidbey Island, Washington, amid his American Zen community.