Zen phrase short poem "Yanagi Midori Hana Kurenai" (Willow Green, Flower Red) - Handwritten Artwork This is a short poem featuring the Zen phrase "Yanagi Midori Hana Kurenai," which speaks of the natural truth as it is. In the world of tea ceremony, it is considered the perfect hanging scroll for the tokonoma (alcove) in spring, especially around April when fresh greenery and flowers are in full bloom. It is a very profound phrase that expresses the essence of Zen, which is to see the truth of the universe in the ordinary scenery. 【Condition and Storage of the Artwork】 ・This is a piece I wrote previously. It is one of a kind. ・After creation, it was carefully stored in a dark place to prevent damage to the calligraphy. There is no sun damage, folding, or noticeable stains. ・It is in the form of a short poem, which is easy to change. 【Meaning of the Zen Phrase "Yanagi Midori Hana Kurenai"】 It is read as "Yanagi (willow) wa midori (green), hana (flower) wa kurenai (crimson)." Ryokukakou: The beautiful scene of spring, where the willow is a vibrant green and the flowers are a vivid crimson. Zen Teachings: Instead of thinking, "The willow should be green, the flower should be red," it teaches that **"The willow is green as a willow should be, and the flower is red as a flower should be. Their natural state, that is, the form that conforms to the laws of nature, is the most precious truth (shinmenmoku: true face)."** Interpretation: It teaches the importance of discarding preconceptions and unnecessary thoughts, and accepting things as they are with a pure heart. 【Recommended Uses】 (For Tea Ceremony) For spring tea gatherings: As a hanging scroll to represent the changing of the seasons from late March to early May. For practice hanging scrolls: As a guide to face tea with a natural and unadorned heart. For the decor of a Japanese-style room: As an interior to dispel distracting thoughts and regain peace of mind. 【Size (per short poem)】 Length: Approximately 36 cm Width: Approximately 6 cm It will be packaged in an OPP bag. Recycled materials may be used. Thank you for your understanding. Please feel free to ask if you have any questions. #YanagiMidoriHanaKurenai #ZenPhrase #TeaCeremony #Chakake #Tokonoma #ShortPoem #Spring #April #FreshGreenery #Truth #Handwritten #Calligraphy #JapaneseInterior #Sotoba