Tuesday, December 1, 2009

Linked System


Tuesday, November 17, 2009

Ikkyu



Ikkyu (1394-1481) is the patron saint of the FUKE Alliance.
He was a Zen Buddhist, poet, painter, calligrapher and musician/composer.

Friday, October 30, 2009

Read Giant Robot



You should be reading Giant Robot. An excellent blend of East & West.
Featured is an article about "Lolita" clothing. A blending of the Victoriana look and Asian culture.

Thursday, October 29, 2009

FUKE a Revised Fusion Tradition


The traditional teachers rakusu in Japan is made from silk brocade.
FUKE as a revised fusion tradition calls for a new material, Hawaiian print.

Wednesday, October 28, 2009

Go Ahead and Take Those Vows




The image is a scan of my teaching rakusu. A rakusu is a traditional zen garment worn around your neck and over your clothes. In zen tradition it’s common to receive your rakusu during a ceremony after you have taken your Buddhist vows consisting of the The Ten Grave Precepts. Every dharma practice includes the taking of ethical vows. The garment is different with every dharma practice.

The Ten Grave Precepts are:
No killing
No stealing
No misusing sex
No lying
No misusing alcohol
No speaking about others faults of others
No praising of yourself or abusing others
No sparing of the dharma assets
No indulging in anger
No slandering of the Three Treasures

FUKE is an alliance of Dharma Artists. Participation in FUKE includes regular meditation practice and taking vows.

Tuesday, October 20, 2009

FUKE Art Might Look Like This





The Gary Buddha-
Jack Kerouac, Oil, 14"x 17"

Monday, October 19, 2009

FUKE Does Not Have To