Find Peace Through Coloring: "Coloring the Silence: A Coloring Book of Temples and Zen Sayings" Released

MdN Corporation (Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; President: Toru Ogawa; Abbreviation: MdN), which operates the design media business within the Impress Group, has released "Coloring the Silence: A Coloring Book of Temples and Zen Sayings."

"Coloring the Silence: A Coloring Book of Temples and Zen Sayings"

https://books.mdn.co.jp/books/3225303058/

"When you color, your mind becomes calm and settled." So says Shunmyo Masuno, head priest of Kenko-ji Temple and a garden designer. He explains that when engrossed in coloring, feelings of comparison with others, as well as anxiety and regret, fade away, leading to a state of "mushin" (no-mind). This state is surprisingly similar to the state of mind that monks strive to achieve through their daily training. Why not try this experience yourself by coloring the 29 temple designs featured in this book while reading the accompanying Zen sayings? You can rediscover your true self in your daily life.

<Features of this Book>

- Includes coloring samples for all 29 designs

- Features introductions to the temples and explanations of the Zen sayings

- Includes Ginkaku-ji and Tenryu-ji

<List of Temple Coloring Designs>

Anraku-ji: Lotus Pond / Octagonal Three-Story Pagoda / Rokujizo (Six Jizo Statues)

Eihei-ji: Karamon Gate / Shariden (Relic Hall)

Engaku-ji: Koro (Bell) / Shariden (Relic Hall)

Kenko-ji: Garden / Hondo (Main Hall)

Kencho-ji: Garden / Hatto (Dharma Hall) Ceiling Painting

Jisho-ji: Kannon-den (Ginkaku) / Sengetsu-sui (Moon-Washing Spring) / Kōgetsudai (Moon-Viewing Platform)

Shisendo Jozan-ji: Karesansui (Dry Landscape) Garden / Shishi-odoshi (Deer Scarer)

Zui-ryu-ji: Butsuden (Buddha Hall)

Daitoku-ji Daisen-in: Karesansui (Dry Landscape) Garden / Hojo Nan-tei (Abbot's South Garden)

Tenryu-ji: Sogenchi Garden / Tahoden (Treasure Hall) / Ryumon-no-taki (Dragon Gate Waterfall)

Tofuku-ji: Tsutenkyo Bridge / Hojo Garden

Nanzen-ji: Sanmon Gate / Hatto and Approach

Hoko-ji: Three-Story Pagoda

Myoshin-ji: Sanmon Gate

<Specifications>

Authored by Shunmyo Masuno

Price: 1,650 yen (1,500 yen + 10% tax)

B5 trim size / 64 pages

ISBN 978-4-295-20855-6

<About MdN Corporation>

MdN Corporation (MdN) is a publisher that conveys the possibilities and know-how of design and various forms of expression. Founded in 1992, it has provided information on design concepts and learning, how to use tools such as Photoshop and Illustrator, and technologies evolving with the web. In recent years, it has expanded its themes to cover creative information across visual culture, including animation, video, games, and entertainment, delivering the fun and appeal of design in various forms.

URL: https://books.mdn.co.jp/

<About Impress Group>

Impress Holdings, Inc. (Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; President: Yuki Tsukamoto) is the holding company of a media group. It develops specialized media & services and solutions businesses with core themes in "IT," "Music," "Design," "Mountains and Nature," "Aviation and Railways," "Mobile Services," and "Academia and Science/Technology." Furthermore, it is involved in the development and operation of content business platforms.

URL: https://www.impressholdings.com/

<Contact for Inquiries Regarding This Matter>

MdN Corporation

E-mail: info@MdN.co.jp

URL: https://books.mdn.co.jp/