Jinen Goto Japanese Buddhism Scroll

 

This scroll was purchased by a customer and they requested the phrase Jinen Goto, which means As Is or As it Is translated from Japanese. It is written in the Gyousho style by Yoshimi Maples (Ryugyoku). I am very happy to make this scroll, which is in the Rinpo Hyougu style, which is characterized by the narrow sides called Hashira. If you would like a custom scroll made, contact us. Our pricing starts at $100. Please contact us via phone or text 801-214-4064 or email to sales@customjapanesecalligraphy.com. 

MuGa 無我 (No Self) Kakejiku

 

This Japanese calligraphy was provided by a Buddhist practitioner. Muga means Egoless or no self in English. The deeper meaning would need to be explained by the Roshi themself, as I am not very versed in Buddhist teachings. Because it is a religious piece of work, I recommended that we mount it in the Butsu Hyougu style. It has an ichimonji with a cloud motif, with a small brown suji bordering that and the artwork. It is then surround by a small gold karakusa kinran cloth. Again bordered by the brown suji, and finally the outer cloth. I think it turned out beautifully, and hopes it aids the practitioners in their meditation and other rituals. If you would like a painting or calligraphy mounted please contact to sales@customjapanesecalligraphy.com

Ichinen Sanzen Scroll

This scroll is for sale at $150.00 (Shipping Included). To purchase this scroll contact to sales@customjapanesecalligraphy.com It is a phrase in Japanese Buddhism which is described in the following link as http://www.sgi.org/about-us/buddhism-in-daily-life/three-thousand-realms-in-a-single-moment-of-life.html,

The renowned sixth-century Buddhist scholar T'ien-t'ai (538-97) developed a meditative practice to enable people to perceive the boundless extent of their lives at each moment. He also developed a theoretical system to describe this reality. He called this "three thousand realms in a single moment of life" (Jpn. ichinen sanzen).Ichinen sanzen demonstrates that the entire phenomenal world exists in a single moment of life.

The number three thousand is arrived at through the following calculation: 10 worlds or potential conditions of life, which are each mutually inclusive (10 x 10) x 10 factors x 3 realms of existence.

The scroll is made of a pure silk cloth with a green brown mandala type pattern in it. The blue ichimonji was used to symbolize the 3,000 realms. It is written in a Gyousou style.

Butsudou 仏道 Kakejiku

This scroll is an order from a return customer. It says Butsudou in a semi-cursive style, and was written by Ryugyoku (Yoshimi Yamada Maples) I was speaking with Ken White, an adjunct professor of Asian History and Far East Religious studies at Utah Valley University and BYU about this phrase. He stated that this was a term that preceded the word 仏教 Bukkyou our Buddhism.

I wanted to do this scroll in a very simple yet elegant fashion. So I did this in the Fukuro Hyougu style. It has Red Suji of 1.5 bun surrounding the entire artwork. I used a Navy cloth and Navy Hanging string. It is completed with a plastic ivory jikusaki.

I think it turned out very simple, yet refined. Perhaps a reminder of the life of a Buddhist practitioner.

Scroll Dimensions as follows.

Name in Kanji	Name in English	Size in Bun	Size in Inches
天	Ten	95	11.33
筋	Ue Ichimonji	1.5	0.18
紙本の幅さ	Artwork Width	78	9.30
紙本の長さ	Artwork Length	112	13.36
柱	Pillars	15	1.79
地	Chi	55	6.56
掛け軸の幅さ	Scroll Width	111	13.24
掛け軸の長さ	Scroll Length	265	31.61

無常 Impermanence Kakejiku

This wallscroll was an order from a return customer. This black cherry blossom cloth was very beautiful. That is why I chose to purchase it. The kireji (cloth) has been in my inventory for almost 4 years. I am very happy that someone selected this cherry blossom cloth for their kakejiku.

The scroll reads Mujou. Mu 無is infinite or nothing and Jou 常 and is the ideal of Impermanence or Transience in Buddhism.The Japanese calligraphy was written in the Gyousho or semi-cursive style s   or  Yamada Maples. I think this is some of Yoshimi’s best shodo.

The scroll is finished with a Shitan or Rosewood jikusaki and a purple with gold trim pattern hanging string.

Dimensions as follows:                                      　

Name in Kanji	Name in English	Size in Bun	Size in Inches
天	Ten	106	12.64
上一文字	Ue Ichimonji	8	0.95
紙本の幅さ	Artwork Width	76	9.07
紙本の長さ	Artwork Length	106	12.64
柱	Pillars	18	2.15
下一文字	Shita Ichimonji	5	0.60
地	Chi	65	7.75
掛け軸の幅さ	Scroll Width	112	13.36
掛け軸の長さ	Scroll Length	290	34.59

Mushin with Koi Cloth

This is a beautiful scroll with an unorthodox cloth. The characters read Mushin or Empty Mind. This concept is taught deeply in Martial Arts and Buddhism. It is written in the Gyousho style by Yoshimi Yamada Maples. The mixture of red hanging string and Jikusaki set against the black cloth is very georgeous.

Dimensions as follows:
Name in Kanji Name in English Size in Bun Size in Inches


天 Ten 103 12.29

上一文字 Ue Ichimonji 14 1.67

紙本の幅さ Artwork Width 76 9.07

紙本の長さ Artwork Length 106 12.64

柱 Pillars 20 2.39

下一文字 Shita Ichimonji 8 0.95

地 Chi 65 7.75

掛け軸の幅さ Scroll Width 116 13.84

掛け軸の長さ Scroll Length 296 35.31


I am glad I could make this according to the customers wishes. If you are interested in having a scroll made for you, please contact to sales@customjapanesecalligraphy.com

Sousho Shodo Kakejiku Endless Mind

This calligraphy was written by a student of Yoshimi, who also studies with another Calligraphy Sensei. Student said the meaning was to the extent of Endless Mind or Soul. She chose this one as the best work to frame. I had a difficult time with the Hada Urauchi....So unfortunately she will likely need to place the Hanko to the left of her Signature, which was unfortunate.

The cloth has a slight Lotus Flower design, which made it appropriate for hanging in the Buddhist Monastery to which she is gifting the scroll. It is highlighted with a beautiful kurenai/Chairoi lacquer wood jikusaki that has gold fleck in it.

If you would like to order a custom scroll there are three ways to get started: 1. Go to my shopping site at http://www.shop.customjapanesecalligraphy.com/ 2. Download my scroll design workbook from my website at http://www.customjapanesecalligraphy.com/ to read about the concepts behind kakejiku or wallscroll design. 3. E-mail to me directly at sales@customjapanesecalligraphy.com