閑雲 (kan'un)
In Zen poetry clouds are often used as a metaphor for a "life of nonattachment". Indeed 閑雲 is used today as the first part of the four kanji idiom kan'un'yakaku (literally, "leisurely clouds, cranes in the field") meaning "free from worldly cares".
These designs were inspired by the calligraphy of Master Zen philosopher Bankei (1622-1693).
Leisurely Clouds
Block Horizontal
Leisurely Clouds
Cursive Horizontal
Leisurely Clouds
Semi-Cursive Horizontal
Leisurely Clouds
Block Vertical
Leisurely Clouds
Cursive Vertical
Leisurely Clouds
Design Vertical
Leisurely Clouds
Design Vertical
Leisurely Clouds
Semi-Cursive Vertical