{"product_id":"高橋悦道-takahashi-etsudo-daitoku-ji-japanese-zen-kakejiku-kakemono-wall-hanging-scroll-白珪尚可磨-hakkei-nao-migakubeshi-with-original-box-tomobako-re608","title":"高橋悦道 Takahashi Etsudo Daitoku-ji Japanese Zen kakejiku kakemono wall hanging scroll \/ 白珪尚可磨 Hakkei Nao Migakubeshi with Original Box (Tomobako) RE608","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e高橋悦道 Takahashi Etsudo Daitoku-ji Japanese Zen kakejiku kakemono wall hanging scroll \/ 白珪尚可磨 Hakkei Nao Migakubeshi with Original Box (Tomobako) RE608\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e白珪尚可磨 Hakkei Nao Migakubeshi\u003cbr\u003e白珪 means a perfect white round ball, 尚 means again, 可磨 means to polish. This is Zen word. Even if you think that is perfect, improve yourself again. It's important to always challenge yourself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e高橋悦道 Takahashi Etsudo\u003cbr\u003eHead Priest of Myōjō-ji Temple, Daitoku-ji Branch of the Rinzai School.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ewith signature 'Zen Daitoku Etsudo' 前大徳悦道 and seal 'Shogaku' 正覚 'Etsudo' 悦道\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSoft light seems to gather around the bold characters in this hanging scroll by Takahashi Etsudō, allowing the phrase Hakkei Nao Migakubeshi to emerge with a quiet radiance. The strokes carry both firmness and refinement, expressing the Zen teaching that even a flawless white stone can still be polished—that self‑cultivation has no final stage. Etsudō, head priest of Myōjō‑ji of the Daitoku‑ji Rinzai lineage, shapes each line with a disciplined clarity that reflects years of meditative practice. His inscription “Zen Daitoku Etsudo” and seals “Shogaku” and “Etsudo” appear with poised restraint, completing the work without diminishing its direct, uplifting message. Housed in its original tomobako, the scroll brings a focused, invigorating presence into a room. Over time, it becomes not only a piece of Zen calligraphy but a reminder of continual renewal and the quiet strength found in steady self‑improvement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhole dimensions: 14\" W x 67.4\" H \/ 35.6cm x 171.3cm\u003cbr\u003eInside dimensions: 11.2\" W x 39.8\" H \/ 28.6cm x 101.3cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMaterial: Paper\u003cbr\u003eTechnique: Handpainted\u003cbr\u003eRoller ends: Wood\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWeight: 540g including Original Box (Tomobako)\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 a little, WARP, 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 AIR PACKET, EMS, or DHL.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Reiwa Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51559602782424,"sku":"RE608","price":127.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0607\/7320\/4184\/files\/RE60802.jpg?v=1776146236","url":"https:\/\/reiwaantiques.com\/vi\/products\/%e9%ab%98%e6%a9%8b%e6%82%a6%e9%81%93-takahashi-etsudo-daitoku-ji-japanese-zen-kakejiku-kakemono-wall-hanging-scroll-%e7%99%bd%e7%8f%aa%e5%b0%9a%e5%8f%af%e7%a3%a8-hakkei-nao-migakubeshi-with-original-box-tomobako-re608","provider":"Reiwa Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}