Life is stressful. And so we’re told to pick up hobbies to relieve the tension, to give us something to look forward to, to divert the mind. So perhaps you think you’ll pick up a little painting, but hey, you’re no Picasso and might not even know if you have even a smidgen of artistic talent. Is it even worth it to invest in all that paper and paint when all you really want to do is just dabble away a little quiet time? Maybe what you need is a Buddha Board!
My family has been testing a Buddha Board, and it’s been a lot of fun to play with. This totally reusable board is perfect for contemplative doodles and Chinese calligraphy practice. The board fits into a base that makes it easel-like, and as you “paint” with water (kept in the base – clever design), your artistic endeavors appear upon the board. As the board dries your work disappears, leaving you with a clean slate. You don’t have to worry about making mistakes or wasting art materials. It really is relaxing. The paintbrush is a Chinese calligraphy style made of bamboo, and it makes lovely flowing markings on the board. Hence, my husband, my son and I have all been taking turns being mesmerized by the board.
My son has especially enjoyed working with the Buddha Board. He’s almost four and hasn’t had too much experience with painting, so for him it’s been fun to play with. He swirls designs on the board, watches it disappear, and starts again. And I don’t have to buy paper for him by the truckload! I’m happy and trees everywhere breathe a sigh of relief.
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I highly recommend the Buddha Board. While in Santa Fe, New Mexico in 2008, I purchased a Buddha Board at the Georgia O’keeffe Museum gift shop. I used it every morning during my stay. As an Artist, I created a new series called Phantom Art “Living in the Moment”. A few of the drawings may be viewed at http://www.artbreak.com/charmaine (Yes Viewed)…As I photographed the image of a soon to be vanishing work of art. It would be a wonderful tool in the Art classrooms. ~Very Zen~…Living in the Moment.
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The mini buddha board is cool too. What a neat product.
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I love how when you enter the website it’s like the Buddha board. Thanks for the chance to win
I loved the sounds in the website! It’s so relaxing…
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On the website I found out that they are based in Vancouver, BC. Thanks for the chance to win this:)
I love the “laptop” versions of the Buddha Board.
I absoltely love the design
I learned it will last for years with proper care.
The Water Wizard is cool, too.
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What a wonderful environmentally-friendly idea…. I help children & adolescents learn relaxation skills, what a great concept!
I really love the philosophy of the buddha board — live in the moment.
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I learned the design magically disappears, leaving you with a clean slate, ready for a new dsign.
I learned I should visit the Buddha Board site every day, just to hear that wonderful chime.
Really like the laptop buddha board – you can take it anywhere!
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It’s long lasting and therapeutic
i love how this follows the zen concept of living in the moment… it’s a lot of fun!
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The Buddha Board Box looks like a great kids’ birthday gift to keep in mind. Thanks!
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The mini Buddha board would be the coolest card that you could give:) What a great gift idea!!
I learned that it is environmentally friendly and Zen-approved (lol).
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They’re a Vancouver company!
I like the buddha laptop board!
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I’ve always wanted a Buddha Board! I love all of their products but especially the laptop buddha board in black so I can take it with me everywhere!
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i like the portability of this! they’re not too big and can be moved around easily
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I learned that the company is based in Vancouver, Canada. Thanks!
I also love the Water Wizard, thanks!
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the water wizard and the mini buddah board are both cool looking…live the moment!
I would really love to win this:) I also like the Water Wizard that they carry — it’s a great deal at about $20 CDN. Thanks again:)
I like how portable the board is and that it can bring tranquility wherever you go! My friend has one in her kitchen and I love using it while she cooks up our meals.
I learned that they have the longest intro ever.
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I learned that they are based in Vancouver, British Columbia.
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It comes in 5 vibrant colors!
I like that it’s so environmentally friendly (no paper!) and I think that the impermanence of the images could be quite freeing.
I like the red mini buddha board.
i also like the Water Wizard that looks cool