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Description

日置黙仙 Hioki Mokusen (1847-1920) Sōtō Zen Buddhist monk Japanese Zen kakejiku kakemono wall hanging scroll / 道源為帰友 Dogen Tomo Wo Kaesu with Box RC620

道源為帰友 Dogen Tomo Wo Kaesu
This is a passage from classical Chinese texts such as the “Record of Learning at Jizhou”, which reads: “Take the Way as one's source and return to it as a friend”. It signifies making the Way (the teachings and fundamental principles one should follow as a human being) one's own source, and having friends who practise it (returning to them as friends), or regarding the Way itself as a friend and a place to return to (a place of refuge).

日置黙仙 Hioki Mokusen (1847-1920)
A Sōtō Zen Buddhist monk born in Tottori Prefecture. He received instruction from Shōgaku Ekidō. He served as the 66th Chief Abbot of Eiheiji Temple and the ninth Chief Administrator of the Sōtō Zen School. He also visited Thailand, India, China, Korea, and the United States, participating in events such as the Thai King's coronation ceremony and the San Francisco World Buddhist Conference. He devoted considerable effort to international Buddhist exchange.

with signature 'Mokusen' 黙仙 and seal 'Ikan' 維完 'Mokusen' 黙仙

A powerful Zen calligraphy hanging scroll by Hioki Mokusen (1847–1920), a respected Sōtō Zen monk active from the late Edo to the early modern period. The bold inscription reads “Dōgen tomo wo kaesu” (道源為帰友) — a phrase expressing the spirit of returning to the true Way and cherishing spiritual friendship. Mokusen’s brushwork is vigorous yet controlled, embodying the immediacy and clarity characteristic of Zen calligraphy. The scroll retains its traditional mounting and comes with a wooden storage box. The inscription label on the box indicates long-term preservation by previous owners. A refined example of Zen writing, suitable for collectors of Japanese calligraphy, Buddhist art, and meditative interior spaces.

Whole dimensions: 12.9" W x 75.7" H / 32.9cm x 192.5cm
Inside dimensions: 10.1" W x 42" H / 25.9cm x 106.7cm

Material: Paper
Technique: Handpainted
Roller ends: Wood

Weight: 390g including Box

Condition

Antique items have originally crease, stain, damage, and more. I would like you to refer to the listing photos, but please understand that it's difficult to show all conditions by the photos. Special notes: STAIN a little, CREASE a little, DAMAGE a little, FOLD, WARP, STAIN DAMAGE in the back of the mounting.

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Hioki Mokusen 日置黙仙