Daruma by Reikai Genyu (1877-1946) One tremendous roar! Brushed by Monk Reikai Buddha's teaching (represented here in the form of the Zen Patriarch Daruma) is likened to the roar of a tiger or lion. In the martial arts this is known as kiai, a penetrating shout that summons all of one's mental and physical powers. 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: Original mounting, a bit darkened by age, but in otherwise good condition. No box. Dimensions (inches): 21.00" (width) x 74.00" (height) Purchase Reference Number: 267 View Large Image Enlarge Image

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