I wish you the best for your courses! I‘m sure they will attract a lot of people interested in Japanese culture. I‘d like to use the opportunity to thank you once again for being able to partake in your courses. >> It was an amazing experience and got me even more interested in learning the Japanese language. It‘s a very exciting experience that I recommend to anyone visiting Japan!
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Date:
May 22, 2024
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Location:
Kiyosumi Garden, Risl Hall
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Participants:
4
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Plan:
Japanese calligraphy
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Kanji
- 幸
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Reading
- shiawase
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Sense
- “Fortune” (幸) does not refer only to extraordinary success or great joy.
It describes a state of calm and fulfillment found in everyday life.
Even when things do not go as planned, it is the ability to notice the small blessings that are already here, and to feel gratitude for them.
In Japan, fortune is not something given from the outside; it is believed to be something nurtured through one’s state of mind.
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Note
- It feels as though his dedication and tireless practice right up until the very last moment are reflected in his calligraphy. The horizontal strokes are remarkably bold and courageous, yet they convey a sense of calm, dignified stillness. The smile he showed at the end seemed to reveal a quiet satisfaction in having seen the work through. The placement of his signature and the refined balance of the characters appear to stem from a sense of elegance that is uniquely his own.
