Zen in Japanese CultureA visual journey through Zens influence on Japanese life, from calligraphy to the martial arts Formed by a convergence of the Buddhas teachings with Taoism and local tradition, Zen has had a profound impact on the art and culture of Japan. As a philosophy, Zen promotes a recognition of emptiness and impermanence. As an aesthetic, it is marked by striking simplicity and a reverence for space. It operates on the principle of wabi sabi, the harmony found