Hanging Scroll, Daitoku-ji Temple, Shun'oku Soen "Mu" (Nothingness) - Reproduction, Crafts, Sengoku - Early Edo Period Monk [About the Item] This item is not an original hand-painted work. It is a reproduction craft. Size: 53 x 105 cm (excluding the axis tips) Main paper: Paper Axis tips: Nerimono (a type of composite material) Accessories: Wooden box (with craft seal), Tato box Remarks: Reproduction [About the Artist] Shun'oku Soen 1529-1611, Monk of the Sengoku - Early Edo period. Born in 1529. Rinzai Zen sect. He inherited the teachings of Shōrei Sōkin of Daitoku-ji Temple and became the chief priest of the same temple. He founded Yakusen-ji Temple in Izumi and Zuigaku-ji Temple in Ōmi. He was acquainted with Sen no Rikyū, Furuta Oribe, and others. Died on February 9, 1611, at the age of 83. Born in Yamashiro (Kyoto Prefecture). His secular surname was Sonobe. His other name was Ichimokushi. His posthumous Buddhist name is Rōgen Tenshin Zenji, Daibo Enkan Kokushi. [About the Condition] Overall, it is in a relatively clean condition, but there are some slight stains on the back. The storage condition is good, and I think it is relatively clean. [About the Zen Word] "Mu" (Nothingness) It refers to a state that transcends all relative concepts such as existence/non-existence, right/wrong, good/evil, that is, a state of a non-discriminating mind. It is said that it is a state where the mind discards discrimination and attachment and reveals its true nature. It can be used throughout the year regardless of the season. [Notes] Items without "new" in the title are basically used items. We appreciate your understanding before purchasing.