Adult Education: Shakyo (Sutra Copying)

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

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

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

■ A set of "tracing paper" and "clean copy paper" suitable for practice ~ Made with Tosa washi paper from Kochi Prefecture, suitable 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 there is no smudging when writing from right to left.

In addition, this paper has excellent long-term storage properties and can maintain stable quality.

■ Set contents that you can start using right away

Comes with "Sai" watercolor brush from Akashiya Co., Ltd., Nara Prefecture.

The watercolor brush "Sai" has a soft tip and is made from elastic synthetic hair (special fiber), and is carefully handcrafted one by one by brush craftsmen.