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Zen cat
PaintinGs a n d Po e t r y by ni c h o l a s kir sten-ho n s h i n
the Zen Cat wall calendar is a meditation in art and
words on the sacredness and interconnectedness of
all life. artist and author nicholas kirsten-Honshin
uses painting and poetry to communicate a message
from the pure heart of the universe.
in Honshin’s own words, here is the story as it
happened: “while i was quietly reading the lotus
sutra, the original Zen cat, miss kitty, climbed onto
my lap. as i continued to read, i became aware that
her mind and mine were becoming one. she wanted
me to read aloud to her. so i did. there she sat in
meditation focused on the teachings as i read. Her
appreciation and obvious understanding opened
my own mind and heart to the oneness that exists,
connecting all living beings in the gentle love and
compassion that is in every precious moment.”
Honshin’s art is also featured in the Thich Nhat
Hanh wall calendar (page 35) and engagement
calendar (page 53), and The Meditational Art of
Nicholas Kirsten-Honshin greeting cards (pages
73-75).
12" x 12" Wall Calendar
$13.99 USD
ISBN 978-1-60237-643-4
UPC 762109-06434-4
5 1 3 9 9
7 62109 06434 4
Sample text:
Oneness
comes naturally
with meditation
— Honshin
2013 wall calendars • 25
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