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山田無文 Yamada Mumon (1900-1988) Myoshin-ji temple monk priest Japanese Zen kakejiku kakemono wall hanging scroll / 寂然不動 Jakunen Hudo with Original Box (Tomobako) RE388

寂然不動 Jakunen Hudo
寂然 means heart is calm. 不動 means not moving. It refers to a stable mental state in which the mind is calm, free of distractions, and unperturbed no matter what happens. It is a state where ``inner stillness'' and ``an unchanging firm heart'' are united, which is quiet and unfazed by anything.

山田無文 Yamada Mumon (1900-1988)
Yamada Mumon was a Rinzai school roshi, calligrapher, and former abbot of Shofuku-ji in Kobe, Japan. Mumon was also the former head of the Myoshin-ji branch of the Rinzai school of Japan. His most prominent student (and Dharma heir) is Harada Shodo of Sogen-ji, an influential master in both Japan and the United States.

with seal 'Taishitsu' 太室 'Gagasanjin' 峩々山人

A powerful silence seems to radiate from this Zen calligraphy, where bold, confident brushstrokes give visual form to the phrase Jakunen Fudō, a concept expressing a mind that remains utterly calm and unmoved regardless of external circumstances. The composition balances dynamic ink movement with spacious restraint, allowing the white ground to function as an active presence rather than empty space, a hallmark of mature Zen aesthetics. Created by Yamada Mumon (1900–1988), a highly respected Rinzai Zen master, calligrapher, and former head of the Myōshin-ji branch, the work reflects not only technical command but lived spiritual discipline, embodying the unity of inner stillness and unwavering resolve that Zen practice seeks to cultivate. The scroll is accompanied by its original wooden storage box (tomobako), underscoring its careful preservation and historical integrity, and making it a compelling example of twentieth-century Japanese Zen calligraphy where philosophy, gesture, and material presence converge into a single, contemplative statement.

Whole dimensions: 14.1" W x 58.3" H / 36cm x 148.3cm
Inside dimensions: 11.2" W x 28" H / 28.6cm x 71.2cm

Material: Paper
Technique: Handpainted
Roller ends: Wood

Weight: 410g including Original Box (Tomobako)

Condition

Antique items have originally crease, stain, damage, and more. I would like you to refer to the listing photos, but please understand that it's difficult to show all conditions by the photos. Special notes: STAIN a little, CREASE a little, WARP, STAIN in the back of the mounting.

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