Daruma
by Reikai Genyu (1877-1946)
Above the solitary peak, the moon reposes on the clouds.
Brushed by Reikai of Ryoun-ji
Zen masters use portraits of Daruma as vehicles to represent the reality of enlightenment. Here, the inscription identifies Daruma with the glories of Buddha-nature: if our insight is deep enough we will be able to perceive Daruma (Zen) all around us.
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, good condition, no box.
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Dimensions (inches): 20.00" (width) x 78.00" (height)
- Purchase Reference Number: 274
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