Aranyaka Journal

Notes on practice, mind, and the path of the brush

July 20, 2026

​Sadhana (Sanskrit: साधना)

A daily spiritual practice. Any conscious action characterized by self-study, undertaken within a framework of regular discipline and with the intention of connecting to something greater than oneself, is Sadhana. ​It is…

July 20, 2026

The Story Behind the Red Seal

​Some of my artworks and prints bear a red seal, and I am occasionally asked about its origin. ​The seal was bestowed upon me by my Shodo master, Kazuo Ishii, after years of dedicated practice. Carved from jade stone, it…