Daruma
by Reikai Genyu (1877-1946)
Keep your heart still in the roughest waves; illuminate all aspects of existence.
Brushed by Reikai, Man of the Way
Everyone gets buffeted by the ups and downs of life, but we must try to stay centered and aware at all times--this is the teaching of Zen, represented here by Daruma.
About the Artist
Reikai was a Soto Zen monk, abbot of Ryoun-ji in the hot spring town of Hanamaki in Iwate Prefecture in northern Japan. Like many Soto Zen priests, Reikai was a good scholar but he was also a talented artist. After his temple burned down, Reikai began brushing Darumas to raise money for rebuilding. (He also did portraits of Kannon, Goddess of Compassion, and a few of Hotei, the vagabond Zen master.) Reikai used a different inscription for each his Darumas, which is highly unusual and very creative. Reikai's Zen paintings are distinctive, suffused with warmth and humor. His work is among the most distinctive of twentieth-century Zen artists.
Other Scrolls by Reikai Genyu:
Daruma
Magic Mallet
Daruma
Daruma
Daruma
Daruma
SCROLL DETAILS
- Price: SOLD
- Scroll Notes: Newly restored and remounted with wooden box. Nice modern Zenga scroll.
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Dimensions (inches): 19.00" (width) x 75.50" (height)
- Purchase Reference Number: 1919
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