Traditional Hanging Scroll Ink Wash Painting Kakejiku "Nyokon" - Authentic work by Yokoe Ittoku, Yotokuin, a temple of Rinzai sect of Myoshinji
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Hanging scrollA single breath, an infinite silence.
Shades of ink spread across the white Japanese paper.
It is a faithful reproduction of the pure air that flows through the sub-temple of Myoshinji Temple and the momentary breathing of the monk as he confronts the material.
In the midst of busy days, I suddenly notice a sumi-e painting hanging on the wall.
As I gaze upon the powerful yet delicate smudges and blurs of the ink, the noise of my thoughts suddenly disappears and I feel as if I am returning to my present self.
Preserving masterpieces for eternity with traditional mounting techniques.
This rare piece of calligraphy has been crafted by a skilled mounter using the Kyoto's finest fabric. The finest calligraphy and mounting. This hanging scroll, a culmination of traditional Japanese art, is a masterpiece worthy of any space requiring elegance, such as a tokonoma alcove in your home or a space for welcoming important guests.
[Zen Wisdom from a Monk]
In this ink painting, The accompanying words are, "如今放擲裏西湖 下載清風付与誰" Through this work, Yokoe of Yotokuin Temple would like to share with you the wisdom for living in the present.
"如今放擲裏西湖 下載清風付与誰"
A ship carrying a heavy load is heavy, but once the load is removed it becomes lighter.
The boat naturally becomes lighter and you have more time to feel the wind.
I am happy to be able to come into contact with poetry that shares the feelings that come after facing the ordinary.
I hope that this download will bring you a refreshing breeze.
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Hanging scrollLet the tranquility of Yotokuin be the core of your daily life.
Yotokuin Temple, Myoshinji Temple, Yokoe Ittoku ×
Mounting artist: Hayato Kido
In the sacred ground of the temple, Yokoe creates lines drawn in one go and ink smudges placed at exquisite intervals. These powerful yet pure works are backed and mounted in the traditional way using cloth and paper carefully selected by Kido, so that they will retain their beauty for decades, even centuries to come.
This piece, which embodies the serenity of a Zen temple and the pride of the craftsman, is not just a work of art, but a "mirror of the heart" that will accompany you and walk alongside you through life.
