Created by Daijo Kaneshiro, a former Zen priest at Chozen-ji, this handcrafted ceramic bowl reflects the discipline, mindfulness, and refined simplicity of his practice. Its graceful form embodies the Zen aesthetic of wabi-sabi, where beauty emerges through balance and subtle imperfection. More than a vessel, this work carries the spirit of meditation and presence, offering a piece of art infused with the depth of Zen tradition. Ideal as an offering bowl or for use in tea ceremony, it serves as a living expression of mindful creation.

Artist: Daijo Kaneshiro
Title: Ceramic Bowl
Medium: Handcrafted Ceramic
Size: 12 ½" diameter × 5 ½" height

Daijo Kaneshiro is from Kalihi Valley on O'ahu. In 1993, he was introduced to Chozen-ji Rinzai Temple. He quickly deepened his personal practice and was ordained as a priest in the Chozen-ji lineage on October 7, 1995. Through his adult life he continued to undergo training in "Zen-Ken-Sho," or Zen, martial arts, and fine arts. Years of commited practice are imbued in his persona, his presence, and his artwork.

After his retirement in 2018, he lived at the temple and led the resident ceramics program. In 2020 he moved to Kaua'i to be with his partner Mary.