Bonsai Trees Stamps
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Bonsai is an art form that stems from ancient, oriental culture and the art of the Bonsai is a rare form of beauty and craftsmanship which takes a lot of care and patience。
2012 66¢
Issue Date: January 23, 2012
City: Sacramento, CA
Printed By: Ashton Potter
Printing Method: Offset
Color: Multicolored
Origins in Buddhism: Bonsai trees, embodiments of simplicity, find their roots in Buddhist traditions. Monks introduced this art form to Japan over a millennium ago, meticulously pruning and shaping saplings from the wild.
Miniature Mastery: A hallmark of bonsai lies in its miniature size, be it a mere two inches or towering over two feet. Yet, irrespective of size, the mature bonsai mirrors a full-sized tree, achieved through the judicious pruning of branches and roots.
Proportional Perfection: Maintaining proportionality is paramount in bonsai art. Leaves, flowers, and fruit are meticulously curated to avoid overpowering the trunk. The container is chosen with care, harmonizing with the tree.
Asymmetry and Spiritual Design: An essential principle is avoiding the center when placing a bonsai, guided by spiritual and design considerations. Asymmetry takes precedence in aligning branches and shaping the trunk, creating an aesthetically balanced composition.
Maturity and Natural Aesthetics: At maturity, a bonsai tree should evoke the natural rather than the man-made. Pruning scars are discreetly concealed, and wire used for shaping leaves no lasting damage to the bark. The focus remains on the art itself, transcending the hands that shaped it.
Buddhist Philosophy and Impermanence: Bonsai resonates with Buddhism’s teaching of impermanence, embracing live trees as symbols of transience. True peace, reflective of Buddhist philosophy, lies in appreciating the ephemeral beauty of the present moment.
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