Kumazawa Taizen (1873-1968), 圓, en, Japanese hanging scroll

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Meaning of Words
円 (En): circle, zen circle

Yaku: Translation

In Zen, where describing or expressing the state of enlightenment in words is forbidden, the "circle" (en) is considered to represent the whole world, including sky, wind, fire, and earth. It is also a symbol of enlightenment and truth, reflecting the mind of the person who sees it.
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Setting weight
This piece weighs 1.0 kg and will be shipped in 100 size.

Material
Ink on paper

Size
Overall: vertical 132.5cm × width 63.7cm（52.17 in × 25.08 in）＊width does not include roller ends.
(the work: vertical 33.0cm × width 60.5cm（12.99 in × 23.82 in）)

Condition
・There are wrinkles on the Japanese paper on the back of the cover.
・There are some wrinkles on the image.
・There are some burns, wrinkles, warp in the mounting.

Remarks
・Roller ends are lacquerware.
・There is no signature on the box.

Materials for mounting
All of them are made of silk.

Other
There is a note about shipping restrictions and VAT. Please check before purchase.
There may be a slight difference in color between the photo and the actual product.

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Biography
Kumazawa Taizen (1873-1968)

Soto Zen monk of the Meiji and Showa periods.
Born in Aichi Prefecture in 1873.
The pseudonym is Sogaku.The name of the giver is Daiko Enshin Zenshi.
He inherited the Dharma of Suwa Shuzen.
Studied at the Soto Zen University Forest (now Komazawa University) and became a professor in 1908.
In 1944, he became the head of Sojiji Temple.
He later moved to Eiheiji Temple, where he served as head monk for 25 years.
He passed away in 1968 at the age of 94.