Fine Japanese Calligraphy

The Art of Master Japanese Calligrapher Eri Takase

Total Enlightenment

解脱 (gedatsu)

The Japanese word 解脱 meaning "Total Enlightenment" (that is "being liberated from earthly desires and the woes of humankind") is composed of the kanji (read ge) meaning "absolve; understanding; solve" and (read datsu) meaning "escape; get rid of". Other translations include "deliverance (as in being delivered from earthly bonds)" and "spiritual awakening".
解脱 — Block
Total Enlightenment Block Horizontal
解脱 — Semi-Cursive
Total Enlightenment Semi-Cursive Horizontal
解脱 — Block
Total Enlightenment Block Vertical
解脱 — Cursive
Total Enlightenment Cursive Vertical
解脱 — Design
Total Enlightenment Design Vertical
解脱 — Semi-Cursive
Total Enlightenment Semi-Cursive Vertical