Shinpo Poem ver 2 Poster

've trained many years while contemplating this poem by Koichi Tohei Sensei.  It has drawn me forward like a koan, into deeper and deeper states of presence as I face my partner across the mat. I have come to feel some of the wisdom in this, which has lead to my commentary at the bottom of the scroll-like print. I look forward to the next ten years working with this... The artwork is printed in a scroll format, with grey commentary text at the base. Perfect for a dojo's tokonoma-like space. I have one hanging in my home dojo where I sit and ki breathe every morning. In one glance, I am reminded that how I am being right now creates the conditions for the quality of the next moment.