The ensō symbolizes absolute enlightenment, strength, elegance, the universe, and mu (the void). It is characterised by a minimalism born of Japanese aesthetics.

Drawing ensō is a disciplined-creative practice of Japanese ink painting, sumi-e. The tools and mechanics of drawing the ensō are the same as those used in traditional Japanese calligraphy: One uses an ink brush to apply ink to washi (a thin Japanese paper).

The circle may be open or closed. In the former case, the circle is incomplete, allowing for movement and development as well as the perfection of all things. Zen practitioners relate the idea to wabi-sabi, the beauty of imperfection. When the circle is closed, it represents perfection, akin to Plato's perfect form, the reason why the circle was used for centuries in the construction of cosmological models (see Ptolemy).

Usually, a person draws the ensō in one fluid, expressive stroke. When drawn according to the sōsho (cursive) style of Japanese calligraphy, the brushstroke is especially swift. Once the ensō is drawn, one does not change it. It evidences the character of its creator and the context of its creation in a brief, continuous period of time. Drawing ensō is a spiritual practice that one might perform as often as once per day.

This spiritual practice of drawing ensō or writing Japanese calligraphy for self-realization is called hitsuzendō. Ensō exemplifies the various dimensions of the Japanese wabi-sabi perspective and aesthetic: fukinsei (asymmetry, irregularity), kanso (simplicity), koko (basic; weathered), shizen (without pretense; natural), yugen (subtly profound grace), datsuzoku (freedom), and seijaku (tranquility).

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White Paper of the Ensō Art Collection
This Collection consists of 108 designs and is inspired by the Zen symbol. The Collection is created by the Author Enrico Zingaretti who has the Copyright on all the designs and therefore personally promotes the NFTs. Each design has its own NFT. NFTs are uploaded to the Collection daily.

The limit of the Collection is 108 items, each item is unique, different and original. Zingaretti is a 63-year-old Italian artist and has been painting for 40 years (www.arkidea.org).

These designs draw inspiration from the metaphor of absolute Zen and the immense light that pervades the Universe. All designs are made with monochromatic water colors on paper and subsequently digitally processed to transform them into NFT. The Author is working on other Collections, on other elaborations for NFT.