Fine Japanese Calligraphy

The Art of Master Japanese Calligrapher Eri Takase

Presence of Mind

平常心 (heijoushin)

The Japanese word 平常心 meaning "Presence of Mind" is composed of the kanji 平 (read hei) meaning "peaceful; even", 常 (read jou) meaning "normal, ordinary" and 心 (read shin) meaning "mind, heart, spirit". This is used especially in the martial arts, such as Kendo, to remind the student that one's mind must remain calm and tranquil when under attack.

Verify: 平常心 in the Japanese-English Dictionary

Presence of Mind (平常心) in Block style Japanese calligraphy by Eri Takase

Presence of Mind 平常心 heijoushin Block Vertical VB3C

Presence of Mind (平常心) in Cursive style Japanese calligraphy by Eri Takase

Presence of Mind 平常心 heijoushin Cursive Vertical VC3B

Presence of Mind (平常心) in Design style Japanese calligraphy by Eri Takase

Presence of Mind 平常心 heijoushin Design Vertical VD2B

Presence of Mind (平常心) in Design style Japanese calligraphy by Eri Takase

Presence of Mind 平常心 heijoushin Design Vertical VD3B

Presence of Mind (平常心) in Design style Japanese calligraphy by Eri Takase

Presence of Mind 平常心 heijoushin Design Vertical VD4B

Presence of Mind (平常心) in Semi-Cursive style Japanese calligraphy by Eri Takase

Presence of Mind 平常心 heijoushin Semi-Cursive Vertical VS3C

Presence of Mind (平常心) in Block style Japanese calligraphy by Eri Takase

Presence of Mind 平常心 heijoushin Block Horizontal HB3A

Presence of Mind (平常心) in Cursive style Japanese calligraphy by Eri Takase

Presence of Mind 平常心 heijoushin Cursive Horizontal HC2A

Presence of Mind (平常心) in Semi-Cursive style Japanese calligraphy by Eri Takase

Presence of Mind 平常心 heijoushin Semi-Cursive Horizontal HS2A

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