Daruma by Seki Bokuo (1903-1991) The Master of Every Situation! (signed) Bokuo This phrase is a saying of the great Zen master Rinzai. The second half of the verse goes, "Where you stand is the source of all truth." (This is similar to the English expression, "Heaven is where you are standing.") In Zen it is further said that "One who is wide awake has no fear." Nothing can faze or bewilder Daruma, and the Grand Patriarch is ready to face and meet any challenge. Although Zen art is usually monochromatic, sometimes color is used, as in this painting, with a pleasing effect. (Some of Hakuin's works are full-color spectacles.) About the Artist Seki Bokuo was born in Gunma prefecture. He was Dharma-Heir of Seki Seisetsu and spent many years as Zen master and abbot of Tenryu-ji, a major Rinzai temple in Kyoto. Bokuo wrote numerous books on different aspects of Zen training, and he was a prolific, and talented, Zen artist. Other Scrolls by Seki Bokuo: Daruma Zen Ram Zen Mouse Zen Bull (Ox) Zen Tiger Zen Hare Zen Dragon/Seahorse Zen Horse Zen Snake Zen Ram Zen Monkey Zen Roosters Zen Boar Zen Puppy SCROLL DETAILS Price: $350 Scroll Notes: Calligraphy board mounted on a simple frame. Dimensions (inches): 13.00" (width) x 15.00" (height) Purchase Reference Number: 33

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