This is a digital painting of a Soto Zen teacher from the 20th century named Kodo Sawaki. Sitting zazen for hours is very difficult and has always impressed me. While sitting, the mind must remain vigilant in staying in the present moment of the senses. Opening up to all the senses simultaneously can create a feeling of stillness and oneness with the flow of time.

This piece is showing that exact moment when the stillness hits. This is a glimpse of life that many people will never see. I regard practicing zen meditation a key to living the best life possible in a world filled with sleeping zombies.

I have painted this in Procreate.