Enso - #zen #yoga

Enso is a Japanese word that refers to a #circular #symbol or #painting used in Zen #buddhism to represent enlightenment, the void, or the universe. The enso is typically painted with a single brushstroke in black ink on white rice paper or silk, and is often accompanied by calligraphy or other symbols.

The #enso is a symbol of the Zen Buddhist concept of satori, or enlightenment, which is the ultimate goal of Zen practice. The circle represents the void or the universe, and the single brushstroke represents the moment of enlightenment or the moment of creation.

The enso is also a symbol of the #impermanence and #transience of #existence , as the circle is often left incomplete or imperfect to represent the imperfect nature of #life . In this way, the enso serves as a reminder to Zen practitioners to embrace the impermanence of life and to live in the present moment.

Many Zen practitioners also see the enso as a symbol of their own personal journey towards enlightenment, with the incomplete or imperfect circle representing the ongoing process of self-discovery and growth.