About enso
A group dedicated to the expression of zen in the daily occurrences. Wherever you find a symbol of circularity and emptiness, that is Enso.
Enso (円相) is a Japanese word meaning "circle". Enso is perhaps the most common subject of Japanese calligraphy. Enso symbolizes enlightenment, strength, and the universe, and is an "expression of the moment".
It is believed by many that the character of the artist is fully exposed in how he draws Enso, and that only one who is mentally and spiritually whole can draw a true Enso. Some artists will draw Enso daily, as a kind of spiritual diary. This is why in this group you can post only one photo a day.
Some artists draw Enso with an opening in the circle, while others complete the circle. For the former, the opening symbolizes that the Enso is not separate, but is part of something greater.
Put here your photos of circles, open arcs, circular shapes or objects, painted, carved, moulded, shadowed in any material or structure you can think of.
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Additional Information
 This is a public group.
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Members can post 1 thing to the pool each day.
- Accepted media types:
- Accepted content types:
- Photos / Videos
- Screenshots / Screencasts
- Illustration/Art / Animation/CGI
- Accepted safety levels:
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