Buddhist Geeks

Author Biography:

Ona Kiser is a freelance writer, web technologist, blogger and videographer. She has a background in anthropology and religious studies, in addition to over a decade of work in the internet industry. Her creative work has included articles on folk festivals, working cowgirls, Native American artists, and ancient equestrian ornaments; two films on Rastafari; and numerous industrial videos and technical articles. She maintains her own blog as well as providing technical and writing support for several blogs on social media, land conservation and horses for others. She resides in Sharon, CT, and is a long time fan and supporter of Buddhist Geeks.

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…knowing that Buddhists have done this for centuries and that I can read and appreciate Kūkai’s Siddhaṃ calligraphy and he could read mine. That is what makes the calli- in calligraphy. – Jayarava, Buddhist calligrapher [1]
Calligraphy, the art of beautiful writing, has a deep history in much of Buddhist Asia. At one level, the art of writing can be an act of merit: repeatedly copying sutras or mantras. It can also be a practice of mindfulness: being absorbed in the moment, focusing fully on the movements of the hand, the flow of the ink, the feel of the pen or [...]

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