It appears that an old hanging scroll was recently remounted. The overall size, not including the ends of the roller, is approximately 178cm x 41cm. Buddhist monk Kaijo was known by the secular name of Shojiro Kondo. He was born in Yasura-machi, Murakami City in 1828 (Bunsei 11). In 1844 (Koka 1), at the age of 16, he entered the Churen-ji Temple on Mount Yudono. Two years later, he became a disciple at Honmyo-ji Temple, and then resided there for 15 years until 1864 (Genji 1). From 1862 (Bunkyu 2), he began the practice of Mokujiki (eating only wood), and from 1864 (Genji 1) to 1865 (Keio 1), for three years, he secluded himself in the Sennin-sawa area of Mount Yudono, performing rigorous ascetic practices such as water rituals and Zen meditation in freezing cold and scorching heat, day and night, in what was the most challenging period of his life. After descending the mountain, he became the chief priest of Kannon-ji Temple in Murakami and Churen-ji Temple on Mount Yudono, dedicating himself to the propagation of Buddhism in the Murakami and Shonai regions. During this time, he not only performed rituals and prayers but also used the prayer fees and offerings from believers to work towards the restoration of numerous temples and shrines, including Jurin-ji Temple, Kannon-ji Temple, and Honmyo-ji Temple, and frequently donated money and grain to help the poor. In recognition of these achievements, he received letters of appreciation and commendation seven times from the Governor of Niigata Prefecture.