We all have a treasure inside us. That treasure is a spirit. That spirit is a beauty, peace, enjoyment: a happiness. My creativity is a kind of digging tool for searching out that treasure. --Zoshi

Spirit Carver: A Conversation with Zoshi

Spirit Carver: A Conversation with Zoshi

Jul 16, 2015-- Hidden away north of San Francisco there's a special artist. He's been called a spirit carver. An artist friend of mine, who is also a Buddhist priest, told me about Zoshi. When Zoshi lived in Japan he was studying to become a Buddhist monk. Zoshi told me, "I didnt show any carving to my teacher for a long time. Then one day I brought him a carving. He said, 'Okay, you dont have to be a monk. You have to do this.'" This exquisite interview shares more. (4996 reads)


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Take ActionMake something. Carve it or paint it or build it or sew or draw it. It doesn't have to be perfect, or even "look good." It can be anything. Just give it a try. You might be surprised.



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