Text: Looking at sentient beings with an affectionate mind. Ocean of gathering virtue is immeasurable. (Lotus Sutra). Zenkyu Tomon painted with respect. (A pair of mountings in one paulownia box.)

Temple: The Soto sect. The 32th abbot of Zenkyu-in in Matsumoto, Nagano. The 22nd abbot of Tentoku-in in Kaga, Isikawa.

Data: Pen name: Mu'un Donin. Dharma transmission from Koun Zuimyo in Soju-ji. He became the abbot of Zenkyu-in in 1832. He brought up many outstanding students like, Ekido, Daisatsu, Nyozen, Tokan and so on who were leaders in Soto Sect in later years. He was invited to be the 22nd abbot of Tentoku-in in 1846. He founded Enmei-ji in Aichi, Zensan-ji and Chosen-in. He was well-known as "Unlettered Tomon", meaning he didn't cling to letters or learning. He was, so to speak, a Zen master of concentration to sitting Zen.

Paper Dimension /cm: 131.5*29.7 Whole Dimension /cm: 207.6*42.2

Style: Vertical silk mounting. Normal style.
Condition: Paper: A little rough with a few stops but restored. Mounting: Good. Remounting.
Box: Paulownia.

PRICE Japanese Yen: 220,000JPY
REFERENCE PRICE USD: 2,240USD
TTB/RATE USD 1: 98.20JPY
UPDATE: 2008/11/10
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