Zen Monk Thinking | Coffee Mug

This Zen Monk Thinking coffee mug 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 styles to make one of the best and most striking mugs 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.

• Ceramic
• 11 oz mug dimensions: 3.8″ (9.6 cm) in height, 3.2″ (8.2 cm) in diameter
• 15 oz mug dimensions: 4.7″ (11.9 cm) in height, 3.3″ (8.5 cm) in diameter
• 20 oz mug dimensions: 4.3″ (10.9 cm) in height, 3.7″ (9.3 cm) in diameter
• Dishwasher and microwave safe

This product is made especially for you as soon as you place an order, which is why it takes us a bit longer to deliver it to you. Making products on demand instead of in bulk helps reduce overproduction, so thank you for making thoughtful purchasing decisions!