Korean Temples and the Lotus Symbol
When I start to look more closely there is lotus symbolism everywhere at Korean temples
Read MoreWhen I start to look more closely there is lotus symbolism everywhere at Korean temples
Read MoreDo you use scissors for cutting up food? I was cutting up a pizza with a pair of scissors the
Read MoreI must admit that I didn’t immediately realise that the emblem for the PyeongChang Winter Olympics (평창) is based on hangul characters!
Read MoreIt’s Hangul Day! And it’s a national holiday in Korea today, so it’s going to be especially busy around Gwanghwamun
Read MoreI’m a fan of Korean Minhwa Folk Paintings. Minhwa were painted by enthusiastic amateurs and so they are not signed
Read MoreThe Diamond Mountain range is said to be the most famous mountain in Korea. From paintings to poetry it has
Read MoreThe novel The Calligrapher’s Daughter (2009) by Korean American writer Eugenia Kim gives a captivating look into life in the early 20th century.
Read Morepic and article: the Guardian Happy New Year! In Japan, as each year comes to an end, people can vote
Read Moreupdated 2019 ‘Korean’ gifts are not always easy to find. So here are a few ideas.
Read MoreAhn Sang Soo (pen name: Nalgae) is a pioneer in Korean typography. He’s experimented with hangul for over 30 years
Read Moreipchun is the first day of spring. And ipchun daegil 입춘대길 (立春大吉) is a wish for good luck in the
Read MoreThe Compass of Zen by Korean Zen Master Seung Sahn (1927-2004) is one of the most famous books on Korean Buddhism.
Read MoreIf you’ve ever made a New Year’s resolution and then struggled to keep it, then this idiom is for you.
Read MoreTea enthusiasts in Korea, I have discovered, belong to a small but devoted circle often with an arty, alternative appearance involving clothes
Read MoreAbout Me I am a teacher, blogger, and illustrator living in Seoul. I started this blog back in 2010 after I moved here as a
Read MoreFrom the Korean Grand Prix to a K-Pop concert we did manage to get out and about this year. So
Read MoreMy first year at the Calligraphy Academy has now come to an end. And after a year of visiting the
Read MoreWhen I arrived at the Seoul Arts Centre for my calligraphy class this afternoon, I walked right into the International
Read MoreIn my last post I shared some of my pictures from the pleasant pink lantern wall walk I enjoy on
Read MoreWhat’s happening this month? Well, the cherry blossom season is upon us. So in the middle of April there’s a
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