Kyoto Traditional Hanging Scroll Ink Wash Painting Kakejiku "Shunsui" - Authentic work by Yokoe Ittoku, Yotokuin, a temple of Rinzai sect of Myoshinji

A 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.

Amid the hustle and bustle of daily life, I find myself glancing at the ink painting hanging on the wall.
As I gaze at the bold yet delicate streaks and smudges of ink, the noise in my mind gradually fades away, and I feel as though I’m returning to the present moment.

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]

This sumi-e ink painting is inscribed with the celebrated verse: "Shunsu shitaku ni michi, Kaun kiho oshi, Shugetsu meiki o age, Torei kosho hiizu" (Spring waters fill the surrounding valleys; Summer clouds crest the wondrous peaks; The autumn moon radiates bright splendor; The winter ridge showcases a solitary pine). We invite you to discover the wisdom for mindful living that Rev. Yokoe of Yotokuin Temple wishes to convey through this profound artwork.

"The Song of the Four Seasons" (Shiji no Uta)

This text is from a renowned poem by Tao Yuanming. By beautifully depicting the scenes of melting spring snow, towering summer clouds, the radiant autumn moon, and a resilient winter pine, it vividly symbolizes the elegant transition of the four seasons. The ultimate truths of this world are ever-present, perfectly reflected in the unfolding harmony of Mother Nature.