DHARMA CATS

The Dharma Cat is aware that life’s not purr-fect. It knows the wisdom of daily self-reflection, expressions of gratitude, and contemplative napping. Learn from this humble creature, simplify your life, and have few desires. Only then will you be truly happy.

Our “Dharma Cat” designs are created and assembled here at our studio in Hilo,
Hawaii. They are either printed on handmade paper or premium quality photo paper.
Each artwork is custom framed in-house, protected with plexiglass, and ready for
hanging.

Be on the lookout for new Dharma Cat designs in the near future!

Approximate dimensions are: 6 1/4" x 7 1/4" x 5/8" (Length x Width x Depth)
Actual products you receive will show slight variations in color and texture due
to the manufacturing process of the materials. The images depicted online are to
be used as a general guide to your selection



Mono no aware
Mono no aware
Mono no aware Dharma cat

Mono no aware, "a sensitivity to things", is a Japanese aesthetic term used to describe the awareness of the transience of all things, and the bittersweet sadness at their passing. The Sakura or Cherry Blossom epitomizes this concept of beauty. The delicate flowers bloom and then fall within a single week, symbolizing the fleeting nature of life.

This definition is attached to the back of each "Mono no aware" Cat.


Sakura Cat
Sakura Cat
Sakura Cat

Sakura, "Cherry Blossom", represents the beginning of spring. It is a symbol of good fortune, love, affection, and happiness. Cherry blossoms are also an enduring metaphor for the fleeting nature of life, and as such are frequently depicted in various art forms.

This definition is attached to the back of each "Sakura" Cat.


Contemplating the Moon Cat Seeking Enlightenment Cat In Gassho Cat
Contemplating the Moon Cat
Contemplating the Moon Cat
Seeking Enlightenment Cat
Seeking Enlightenment Cat
In Gassho Cat
In Gassho Cat

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Copyright

All artwork and images on this website are the exclusive, copyrighted property of Tanimoto Dharma Designs. They are not to be downloaded, reproduced or used in any way. All rights reserved by the artist. The copyright watermark, Tanimoto Dharma Designs, that is seen across the images, will not appear in the artwork you will be receiving.