{"product_id":"戸上明道-togami-meido-b1935-daitoku-ji-japanese-zen-kakejiku-kakemono-hanging-scroll-円相-enso-天然-tennen-re504","title":"戸上明道 Togami Meido (b1935) Daitoku-ji Japanese Zen kakejiku kakemono hanging scroll \/ 円相 Enso 天然 Tennen RE504","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eoffer expires at 12:01 AM PDT on 24 Apr 2026\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e戸上明道 Togami Meido (b1935) Daitoku-ji Japanese Zen kakejiku kakemono hanging scroll \/ 円相 Enso 天然 Tennen RE504\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e円相 Enso\u003cbr\u003eIn Zen, it expresses 和 wa (harmony or peace). It has no beginning and end, you may judge as you like, it can be sometimes seen as moon. Enso is a circle that is hand drawn in one or two uninhibited brushstrokes to express a moment when the mind is free to let the body create.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e天然 Tennen\u003cbr\u003e天然 Tennen means just as you are. Please accept \"just as you are\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e戸上明道 Togami Meido (b1935), Gyokuryu-ji Chief priest of Daitoku-ji\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ewith signature 'Zen Daitoku Meido' 前大徳 明道 and seal 'Meido' 明道 'Soken' 宗賢\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Zen calligraphy by Togami Meidō (b.1935), chief priest of Gyokuryū‑ji of the Daitoku‑ji school, presents an enso encircling the characters 天然 with a calm, unforced clarity. The single sweeping stroke of the circle holds a soft irregularity that reveals the moment of its creation—neither corrected nor restrained—while the two characters inside sit with a natural ease, expressing the Zen teaching of “as you are.” Meidō’s brush moves with a steady rhythm: the enso opens slightly at one point, allowing breath and spaciousness, while the characters within carry a grounded simplicity that feels both intimate and direct. His signature Zen Daitoku Meidō and accompanying seals balance the composition without distracting from the central gesture. The warm-toned mounting frames the work in a way that enhances its quiet presence, allowing the viewer to feel the interplay between spontaneity and clarity that defines Meidō’s mature style. Complete with its box, the scroll embodies a moment of unselfconscious expression—an enso drawn in a single breath, holding the reminder to accept things, and oneself, exactly as they are.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhole dimensions: 23.8\" W x 47.1\" H \/ 60.7cm x 119.8cm\u003cbr\u003eInside dimensions: 20.8\" W x 13.3\" H \/ 53cm x 33.8cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMaterial: Paper\u003cbr\u003eTechnique: Handpainted\u003cbr\u003eRoller ends: Wood\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWeight: 320g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAntique 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, STAIN in the back of the mounting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the colors of the photos\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe color of the actual item may look different from the picture because of the lighting. The color on a photo can differ because of light, screen settings, personal color perception, etc. Please understand that we can't control the varying light in different environments. Please read the description, check the actual photos, and ask questions if doubts in advance.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eShipping\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"FREE SHIPPING\" all over the world by International ePacket Light, EMS, or DHL.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Reiwa Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51536554164440,"sku":"RE504","price":243.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0607\/7320\/4184\/files\/RE50402.jpg?v=1775464935","url":"https:\/\/reiwaantiques.com\/th\/products\/%e6%88%b8%e4%b8%8a%e6%98%8e%e9%81%93-togami-meido-b1935-daitoku-ji-japanese-zen-kakejiku-kakemono-hanging-scroll-%e5%86%86%e7%9b%b8-enso-%e5%a4%a9%e7%84%b6-tennen-re504","provider":"Reiwa Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}