Daruma
by Mamiya Eiju (1871-1945)
Peaceful sky, bright moon, wrapped up in the Dharma. (signed) Azure Dragon Man of the Way
Mamiya Eiju was one of the more creative twentieth-century Zen artists. He did many different kinds of Darumas in all manner of styles and forms. This is a side-view Daruma, but instead of gazing at the wall of his cave, this Daruma seems to be looking up towards the bright moon. The entire universe has become his cave, and he is wrapped up in not a simple monk's robe but clothed with the cosmos.
About the Artist
Mamiya Eiju (also pronounced Eishu) was trained in the traditional manner at Ryutaku-ji under Tengan, Tenryu-ji under Gasan, and Empuku-ji under Shaku Soen (from whom he received Dharma-transmission), but eventually became an activist, forward-looking Zen master as abbot of Hoko-ji. Eiju lectured widely, wrote many books, and made radio broadcasts to promote Zen as a vital force in contemporary society. He loved to do calligraphy and paint and left many fine examples of Zen art on both traditional and modern themes. (He once brushed a Zen cross for a Japanese Christian.) Eiju was solidly built with a forceful personality but his brushwork is soft, gentle, and quiet. His Zen art has a pleasant, calming effect on the viewer.
Other Scrolls by Mamiya Eiju:
Hotei
Enso Daruma
SCROLL DETAILS
- Price: SOLD
- Scroll Notes:
Original mounting, good condition, wooden box. Nice scroll with lots of Zen flavor.
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Dimensions (inches): 16.50" (width) x 78.00" (height)
- Purchase Reference Number: 13
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