Zen Monk Thinking

This Zen Monk Thinking design with its minimalist style embodies direct insight into one’s true nature through Zen ink brush calligraphy. Continuing the ancient tradition of calligraphic artists painting with simple strokes in East Asian cultures, it invokes a sense of calm and fuses modern with ancient art to make one of the best and most striking clothing designs in the world which can match a variety of styles and fashions.

Zen is a school of Mahayana Buddhism that originated in China as the Chan School or Buddha-mind school and later spread to Vietnam, Korea and Japan. Zen teaching draws from numerous Buddhist sources emphasizing that attachment and desire cause suffering which can be overcome by embarking on a path to intrinsic enlightenment, sudden awakening and liberation. Through meditation and self-reflection the monk practices discipline and transcends the mundane in life to find peace and attain spiritual growth.

This original handmade art design was painted by Beat author and artist Mel Ash.