This is a "Summer Koromo (Clerical Robe) for Soto Zen Buddhism, Purple." About 800 years ago, during the Kamakura period, Soto Zen Buddhism was founded. "Dogen Zenji" brought the authentic Buddhist teachings from China to Japan, and "Keizan Zenji" spread them throughout the country, laying the foundation for the "Soto Zen sect." These two are revered as the two founders, and along with the principal image, "Shaka Nyorai (Shakyamuni Buddha)," they are venerated as "One Buddha and Two Founders." Dogen [1200-1253] A Zen monk of the early Kamakura period. The founder of the Japanese Soto Zen sect. He studied at Mount Hiei and later went to Song China, where he received the Dharma from Rujing of Tiantong Temple. After returning to Japan, he resided at Kennin-ji Temple, founded Kosho-ji Temple in Kyoto, and Eihei-ji Temple in Echizen. His posthumous titles are Bussho Dento Kokushi and Joyo Daishi. His writings include "Shobogenzo" and "Fukan Zazengi." The fabric is light and soft. There are many wrinkles. There is a faint stain below the embroidery. Image 13. Size of the Gojo (five-striped robe): Length: 22cm Width: 30cm Weight: 50g Thank you. Buddhism Shaka Nyorai (Shakyamuni Buddha), Amida Nyorai (Amitabha Buddha), Dainichi Nyorai (Mahavairocana Buddha) Jizo Bosatsu (Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva), Kannon Bosatsu (Avalokiteshvara Bodhisattva), Fudo Myo-o (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) Priests, Buddhist robes, Kasaya (monk's robe), Samue (work clothes) Jihachi (begging bowl), Juzu (Buddhist prayer beads), Sensu (folding 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 Sect: Shinran Soto Zen Sect: Dogen Nichiren Sect: Nichiren Ji Sect: Ippen Obaku Sect: Ingen