{"product_id":"artisan-framed-ink-wash-painting-yuzen","title":"Kyoto Artisan-framed Ink Wash Painting Kakejiku \"Yuzen\" - Authentic work by Yokoe Ittoku, Yotokuin, a temple of Rinzai sect of Myoshinji","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eA single breath, an infinite silence.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5,1\"\u003eShades of ink spread across the white Japanese paper.\u003cbr\u003eIt 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5,2\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eAmid the hustle and bustle of daily life, I find myself glancing at the ink painting hanging on the wall.\u003cbr\u003eAs 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5,3\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTraditional mounting for modern spaces.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5,3\"\u003eEach piece is meticulously framed by skilled artisans with \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eKyoto's finest fabric.\u003cbr\u003eWhether in a living room or study, these frames blend seamlessly into modern living spaces, transforming them into serene “Zen-like” environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e[Zen Wisdom from a Monk]\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5,1\"\u003eThis sumi-e ink painting is inscribed with the timeless Zen phrase \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"5,1\" data-index-in-node=\"67\"\u003e\"Yuzen to shite Nanzan o miru\"\u003c\/i\u003e (Carefree, I gaze at the Southern Mountains). We invite you to discover the wisdom for mindful living that Rev. Yokoe of Yotokuin Temple wishes to convey through this profound artwork.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5,2\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5,2\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e\"Yuzen to shite Nanzan o miru\" (Finding Peace Within)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5,2\"\u003eThis verse shuns florid language and the superficial praise of worldly things, choosing instead to celebrate rustic simplicity and the sublime beauty of nature. Because this philosophy resonates so deeply with Zen teachings, we frequently cite it as a core Zen phrase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5,3\"\u003eThe poem contains another striking line: \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"5,3\" data-index-in-node=\"41\"\u003e\"Shin tohokereba chi mizukara hennari\"\u003c\/i\u003e (When the heart is detached, one’s surroundings naturally become tranquil). It means that even if you live in the midst of a bustling village, no noise can disturb you if your mind is free from worldly attachments. This is a profound realization. We often mistakenly believe that our external environment is what dictates our peace of mind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5,4\"\u003eWhen visitors come to our temple for Zazen (seated meditation), they often kindly say, \"In a serene environment like this, I was able to meditate with a quiet mind.\" Yet, I always find myself offering a response that might not be what they hoped to hear: \"Zazen can be practiced anywhere, as long as you have a space to sit.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5,5\"\u003eIt is entirely a matter of one's state of mind. I constantly feel my own shortcomings as a monk, realizing that I have inadvertently made them believe they can only find stillness \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"5,5\" data-index-in-node=\"180\"\u003ehere\u003c\/i\u003e. I aspire to become the kind of Zen monk who can guide others to realize the true peace described in this poem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5,6\"\u003ePicking flowers in the garden, casually looking up, and catching sight of the mountains—feeling the breath of nature in such an ordinary, fleeting moment of daily life is where the greatest awakenings truly lie.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"禅静 -ZenSei-","offers":[{"title":"Light-green","offer_id":45409852850278,"sku":null,"price":1048.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true},{"title":" Brown","offer_id":45409852915814,"sku":null,"price":1048.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0697\/5199\/6518\/files\/25bd4784c2dd3c49baf0786fe171ce6a.png?v=1775459351","url":"https:\/\/zensei-artisan.com\/en-sg\/products\/artisan-framed-ink-wash-painting-yuzen","provider":"禅静 -ZenSei-","version":"1.0","type":"link"}