No.1 matsu oi kumo shizuka
This phrase, by Linji Yixuan (806-867; J. Rinzai Gigen), founder of the Rinzai school of Zen Buddhism,literally means that
a cloud is above an old pine tree quietly. It is expressed the spiritual state of the zen monk who has got free from Kilesa.
No.2 shishite gankonniareba honematakiyoshi
- Title of work
- shishite gankonniareba honematakiyoshi
- Price
- sold
- Commentary on work
- Hanging scroll, Sumi ink on paper, Donsu , Awasebako
Measurements of mounted work (length x width)
103×30.8cm
Measurements of Dimensions of entire work
185×37.5cm
Registration certifiate of Hisamatsu Shinichi Memorial Museum
No.3 tai issetsu
A well-known Zen expression found in Biyanlu (J. Hekiganroku; E. Blue Cliff Record), a major collection of Zen koan, this complex and abstruse phrase suggests how every phenomenon is part of the teachings of Sakyamuni Buddha.
No.4 torinaite yama saranishizukanari
The phrase, by the Chinese poet Wang An-shi (1021-1086), means With the cry of a bird - the serenity of the mountains deepens.
- Title of work
- torinaite yama saranishizukanari
- Price
- ¥230.000
booked - Commentary on work
- Hanging scroll, Sumi ink on paper, Donsu , Awasebako
Measurements of mounted work (length x width)
138.8×33.2cm
Measurements of Dimensions of entire work
203.3×49.4cm
Registration certifiate of Hisamatsu Shinichi Memorial Museum
No.5 wa kei sei jaku
This phrase, conveying the essence of the tea ceremony, is believed to have been used by Murata Shuko (Juko; 1423-1502), the founder of the Way of Tea, when Ashikaga Yoshimasa (1449-1473), the 8th shogun of the Muromachi era, asked him about the spirit of tea. Wa means harmony, kei respect for others, sei purity, and jaku serenity.
No.6 zuisyoni syutonaru
This phrase, by Linji Yixuan (806-867; J. Rinzai Gigen), founder of the Rinzai school of Zen Buddhism, roughly means that truth presents itself wherever and whenever you are, if you do your best to be the master of yourself.
