Zen And
The Potato
In a simplified form, Zen is a journey to the mind
through spiritual enlightenment and physical meditation. Throughout 
history,
Bonsai cultivation has provided people with a tremendous source of tranquility
and inner harmony. Traditional bonsai require acute attention to detail,
patience and discipline. These qualities are perfect for Zen meditation,
because they remove the artist from the body by introducing a larger time-scale
for the mind to function in. In the modern world, things are different. Nobody
has time for discipline, patience and nonsensical allegories about people who
obviously don't have jobs. There just isn't time! The art of Bonsai Potato can
change all of that. You can achieve inner peace in less than 10 minutes a week.
What is
a Bonsai Potato?
According to The Art of the Bonsai Potato,
Bonsai Potato is "the art of nurturing the artistic vision of a potato through
various forms of encouragement and manipulation." To me, a Bonsai Potato
can be so much more.
I find that the 30 to 45 seconds that I spend
trimming, whispering encouraging remarks or just admiring my Bonsai Potato are the
most relaxing moments of my day. I get a sense of accomplishment and
camaraderie when friends and family look at my potato and say
"...um...wow," and I always have plausible evidence for an insanity
plea, "just in case."
Tell Me More
The Art of the Bonsai Potato Kit: Zen — Without the Wait!
contains everything you need to learn the shortcuts to patience
and achieve inner peace — FAST!
A state of the art, Full scale replica of an ancient version of
an actual Bonsai Potato altar.
A package of non-reflective irregular geo-particulate growth
support medium.
A 64-page book describing in detail the colorful history and
semi-ancient techniques of the Art of the Bonsai Potato.
All you supply is the potato!
Click here to order The Art of the
Bonsai Potato Kit
Proud Customers’ Bonsai Potatoes
Sandi Ritzer, Orlando
Lori Lunar, New York
Scott Medieros, Maui
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11775 Harbour Reach Drive. Mukilteo, WA 98275
Bonsai Potato and Zen — Without the Wait! are
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WA, USA
Questions? Problems? Contact sensei@bonsaipotato.com
Last revised: 14/08/01