Adult Culture: Sutra Shaking (English Version)

■ Learn about the contents of the Heart Sutra, which consists of 262 characters ~Explore the wisdom of the Heart Sutra~

There are many commentaries that provide faithful translations of the Heart Sutra, but the accompanying "Modern Translation of the Heart Sutra" is a modern translation that is easiest to understand as a story.

The modern translation by Takanori Sato, deputy chief priest of Reisenji Temple in Mino City, Gifu Prefecture, has been compiled by female staff in their 20s to make it even easier to understand.

■ A set of "tracing paper" and "clean copy paper" perfect for practice ~ Made with Tosa Washi paper from Kochi Prefecture, perfect for copying sutras ~

After repeated writing tests with various types of washi paper, we decided to use Tosa washi paper from Kochi Prefecture, which has a good balance of paper quality, writing comfort, and compatibility with ink.

The brush moves smoothly and dries quickly, so it doesn't get rubbed off when writing from right to left.

It is also excellent for long-term storage and maintains stable quality.

■ Set contents that you can start using right away

A watercolor brush "Iro" from Akashiya Co., Ltd. in Nara Prefecture is included.

The soft tip of the watercolor brush "Iro" is made from highly elastic synthetic hair (special fiber), and each brush is carefully handcrafted by a brush craftsman.

■We have also prepared an English version so that people from overseas can experience copying sutras.