南無阿弥陀仏 南無阿弥陀仏 Namu Amida Butsu means that I worship Amida Buddha and follow his doctrine. 大仙桃林 Daisen Torin (b1932), Daitoku-ji Daisen-in chief priest. with signature 'Murasakino Daisen Torin kinsho' 紫野 大仙桃林 謹書 and seal 'Daisen Zenin ' 大仙禪院 'Torin' 桃林 This powerful Japanese hanging scroll features a single-line Zen calligraphy (ichigyōsho) reading “Namu Amida Butsu” (南無阿弥陀仏), meaning “I take refuge in Amitabha Buddha”. The phrase is central to Pure Land Buddhism, expressing devotion, spiritual surrender, and the aspiration for rebirth in the Western Paradise. The calligraphy is by Daisen Tōrin (b.1932), a respected Zen master of Daitoku-ji, one of Kyoto’s most prominent Rinzai Zen temples. His brushwork conveys clarity, strength, and meditative rhythm, embodying the spiritual essence of the phrase. This scroll is ideal for display in tea rooms, meditation spaces, or Buddhist interiors, offering both aesthetic simplicity and profound spiritual resonance. It comes with its original tomobako (signed wooden box), confirming authenticity and ensuring safe preservation. Ideal for collectors of Zen calligraphy, Japanese Buddhist art, or Daitoku-ji temple works, this piece offers both visual elegance and devotional depth. 大仙桃林 Daisen Torin (b1932) Daitoku-ji Japanese Zen kakejiku kakemono hanging scroll for Tea ceremony / Namu Amida Butsu 南無阿弥陀仏 with Original Box (Tomobako) Whole dimensions: 21.4" W x 75.5" H / 54.4cm x 191.8cm Inside dimensions: 13.3" W x 46.7" H / 33.9cm x 118.8cm Material: Paper Technique: Handpainted Roller ends: Aluminium Weight: 870g including Original Box (Tomobako) 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, WARP, STAIN in the back of the mounting. Shipping "FREE SHIPPING" all over the world by Registered Airmail, EMS, or DHL.