Plum Village Floral Design Calligraphy Pen

In the quiet rhythm of Plum Village, where each breath is a return to the present, a new tool emerges to deepen your practice. The Plum Village Floral Design Calligraphy Pen invites you to explore the art of Zen calligraphy with a splash of color and creativity. Crafted in Japan with 300 years of traditional expertise, this Buddhist calligraphy tool is more than a writing instrument—it is a companion for your mindful journey. Each stroke becomes a meditation, a way to breathe and be here, now, while the vibrant floral designs remind you of nature’s ever-changing beauty.

Crafting with Care: A Tool for Zen Calligraphy and Mindfulness

The Plum Village Floral Design Calligraphy Pen is a vibrant extension of our beloved Plum Village Calligraphy Brush Pen. Like its predecessor, it is crafted in Japan, drawing on centuries of expertise in Zen calligraphy supplies. Its brush tip, filled with ink, glides smoothly across the page, creating full, stable lines from start to finish. What sets this pen apart is its array of colors and unique floral designs, each one a celebration of nature’s diversity. No two pens are alike, making each a one-of-a-kind Plum Village mindfulness tool.

A Practice in Letting Go: Due to the variety of colors and designs, each pen is assigned randomly. This invites you to embrace the unknown, to let go of expectations, and to trust the process—a gentle exercise in mindfulness. Just as we cannot choose the exact shape of a flower, we receive what is given with openness and gratitude.

This Plum Village Floral Design Calligraphy Pen is perfect for both beginners and experienced calligraphers. Its brush tip encourages flow and spontaneity, making it an ideal calligraphy meditation tool for quick, meditative sessions during a busy day. Brush pens are the go-to for beginners due to their ease and portability, offering a low-cost hobby with high reward—perfect for self-expression or gifting personalised art.

Simple Instructions for Use

• If the ink seems light or runs low, hold the pen tip down for two minutes and try again.

• When not in use, keep the cap securely fastened.

• If the tip dries out, wash it with water and store the pen tip-down for 2-3 days before using it again.

• Avoid shaking the pen to prevent ink leaks.

These small acts of care are themselves a practice in mindfulness, attending to your Plum Village meditation tool with the same presence you bring to your calligraphy.

A Practice of Concentration: Calligraphy as Meditation

Mindfulness practice should be enjoyable, not work or effort. Do you have to make an effort to breathe in? You don’t need to make an effort. To breathe in, you just breathe in. Suppose you are with a group of people contemplating a beautiful sunset. Do you have to make an effort to enjoy the beautiful sunset? No, you don’t have to make any effort. You just enjoy it.
— Thich Nhat Hanh

With the Plum Village Floral Design Calligraphy Pen, mindfulness flows as naturally as the ink from its brush. Calligraphy’s mix of precision and creativity makes it a natural fit for mindfulness, as it demands full attention. In the Plum Village tradition, calligraphy is not just art—it is a way to cultivate peace. As Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh teaches, “In my calligraphy, there is ink, tea, breathing, mindfulness, and concentration. This is meditation.” With each stroke of this Plum Village art tool, you are invited to breathe, to focus, and to touch the miracle of being alive.

The variety of colors in this calligraphy meditation tool adds a new layer to the practice. Like flowers that bloom and fade, the vibrant patterns speak of life’s changes. They call you to write with care, rooted in the now, during your meditation. A simple exercise for beginners can be to start by tracing basic strokes before tackling full words, allowing your body to relax and strengthen muscle memory with repetition. Writing a single character repeatedly can become a companion for quieting the mind, as the slow, deliberate strokes foster presence and guide us back to the present moment.

A Gift of Presence: Bringing Plum Village Home

The Plum Village Floral Design Calligraphy Pen is a bridge to the calm and creativity of Plum Village. At the monastery, calligraphy sits alongside sitting meditation, walking, and mindful meals as a way to cultivate awareness. With this Plum Village supplies item, you can bring that same spirit into your home. Each time you pick up the pen, you are invited to pause, breathe, and reconnect with your body and mind.

• Heart: Both calligraphy and meditation require your full presence. Without heart, the ink feels empty, and the practice loses its warmth.

• Breath: Each stroke connects to your breath. A long, slow exhale guides a bold line, while a gentle breath shapes a delicate curve.

• No-Mind: In Zen, we seek a state beyond thought. In calligraphy, letting go of perfection allows your true self to flow through the brush.

This Plum Village calligraphy brush pen invites you to explore these intersections. Due to the unique nature of each pen and our commitment to mindful craftsmanship at the Plum Village Online Shop, we cannot guarantee specific colors or designs. Instead, we invite you to embrace the surprise of your randomly assigned pen as a lesson in letting go—a reflection of trusting the unknown.