In image 7, the two long, thin strips of cloth hanging from the top, called "futai" (wind ribbons), are fixed at the top, and the bottom sways in the wind. Please be aware of this. This is an "Unused Soto Zen Buddhist altar hanging scroll." Although unused, it has been stored, so it is listed as "Like New." Soto Zen Buddhism was founded about 800 years ago in the Kamakura period when "Dogen Zenji" brought the authentic Buddhist teachings from China to Japan, and "Keizan Zenji" spread them throughout the country, laying the foundation for "Soto Zen Buddhism." These two are referred to as the two founders, and along with the principal image, "Shaka Nyorai (Shakyamuni Buddha)," they are revered as "One Buddha, Two Founders." Dogen [1200-1253] A Zen monk of the early Kamakura period. The founder of Japanese Soto Zen Buddhism. He studied at Mount Hiei and later went to Song China, where he inherited the teachings of Tiantong Rujing. After returning to Japan, he resided at Kennin-ji Temple and founded Kosho-ji Temple in Kyoto and Eihei-ji Temple in Echizen. His posthumous titles are Bussho Dento Kokushi and Joyo Daishi. His works include "Shobogenzo" and "Fukan Zazengi." Size: 20-dai (a size designation) 24.0 cm x 10.0 cm (top) 11.7 cm (bottom scroll) There are stains on the front and back of the scroll of Josai Daishi (image 9, 12, 13). The wind ribbon on the upper part of the back of Shaka Nyorai is slightly shorter (image 18). The metal fittings on the scroll have some dullness (image 16). Originally for Buddhist altars, but it can also be placed close to you as a personal Buddha (guardian deity), or carried with you for faith. "Just in this west-facing room, there was a nun who placed her personal Buddha and performed religious services." (In a room facing west, there was a nun who placed her guardian deity and performed religious services.) 　　　　　　　　　　 　　　　　　　　　　　　　The Tale of Genji, Wakamurasaki Thank you. Buddhism Shaka Nyorai (Shakyamuni Buddha), Amida Nyorai (Amitabha Buddha), Dainichi Nyorai (Mahavairocana Buddha) Jizo Bosatsu (Ksitigarbha), Kannon Bosatsu (Avalokiteshvara), Fudo Myoo (Acalanatha) Jodo Sanbukyo (Three Sutras of the Pure Land), Dainichi Sanbukyo (Three Sutras of Mahavairocana), Hokke Sanbukyo (Three Sutras of the Lotus Sutra) Miroku Sanbukyo (Three Sutras of Maitreya), Chingo Kokka Sanbukyo (Three Sutras for the Protection of the Nation) Monk, Buddhist Robes, Kasaya (Buddhist Robe), Samue (Work Clothes) Jihachi (Alms Bowl), Juzu (Buddhist Prayer Beads), Fan Hosso Sect, Dosho Kegon Sect, Shinsho Ritsu Sect, Ganjin Tendai Sect, Saicho Shingon Sect, Kukai Yuzu Nenbutsu Sect, Ryonin Jodo Sect, Honen Rinzai Sect, Eisai Jodo Shinshu, Shinran Soto Zen, Dogen Nichiren Sect, Nichiren Ji Sect, Ippen Obaku Sect, Ingen