Nakayama Hakudo is one of the greatest swordsmen of 20th century Japan and the father of iaido. He coined the term. Hakudo was active both before and after World War...
Zen masters used the medium of paper, brush, and ink to create Zenga–art formed with “brushstrokes of enlightenment.” Over the centuries, Zenga were widely dispersed over Japan, displayed everywhere–in temples, in farm houses, in merchant shops, in samurai villas, and in lordly castles. In modern times, Zenga have been recognized as one of the glories of world culture, and many wonderful Zenga have come to the West to work their magic.
To view our collection of Zenga for sale, please visit the Zen Art Gallery, which is curated by Zen Art expert John Stevens, who is also the author of this blog.
Zen Art
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Cutting to the Heart
February 1, 2012
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New Year Greeting
January 10, 2012
It is customary for Zen masters to have a break in their busy schedules over the New Year. Many of them used this time to brush Zenga—for the patrons of...
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“I’ve got my eye on you”
December 5, 2011
It is not only Bodhidharma that has his eye on us. The above image is said to be the oldest and most faithful portrait of Shakyamuni Buddha (The picture is...
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In Your Face Daruma
October 10, 2011
The Hakuin Side View Daruma from the Felix Hess Kaeru-an Collection now on display at the Buddha Spur exhibition at the Bochum Kunstmuseum in Germany. “I’ve got my eye on...
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Bochum, Germany
September 26, 2011
John Stevens and Felix Hess in front of a Daruma by Hakuin. The Hakuin scroll is one of 15 from Felix Hess' Kaeru-an Collection on display at the Buddha Spur...
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