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Sam Blair • Zenscapes

"The goal of Zen Buddhism, simply stated, is achieving and maintaining the highest mental state in life - equanimity. The road to that lofty ambition is living with simplicity, minimalism, and non-attachment to ego and materialism. It also means living with the awareness that all we really have in our lives is the present moment, referred to as “tada ima”, only now. When that mental state is achieved, it creates a feeling of oneness and connection with the universe, and is the well spring to the inherent joy, happiness, and inner peace within each and every one of us. I have attempted to reveal that mental state visually with this series called “Zenscapes”. My hope is that from your looking at the images I am able to share with you a bit of the peace and joy I felt while making them.” Sam Blair