圓, en - With signature Eihei Taizen 永平 泰禅, 1960 - Paper - Kumazawa Taizen (1873-1968) - Japan - 20th century
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Ink on paper Zen circle by Kumazawa Taizen (1873–1968), titled 圓, en - With signature Eihei Taizen 永平 泰禅, 1960, measuring 132.5 cm high by 63.7 cm wide, Japan, 20th‑century, in fair condition with mounting of silk and lacquered roller ends.
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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.
Notes on Shipping
【Important Notice Regarding Shipping to the United States】
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As a result, free shipping is no longer available for U.S. orders, and shipping costs may be significantly higher compared to other countries.
Please note that if EMS shipping to the United States becomes available again in the future, we may return to our regular, lower shipping rates.
We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience and greatly appreciate your understanding.
(Especially for Customers in Italy)
We generally ship by EMS from Japan.
Recently, there has been an increase in cases where packages shipped to Italy have experienced delays or difficulties reaching customers due to strict customs procedures.
As a result, please be aware that delivery to Italy may take several weeks to about one month.
We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience, but we kindly ask that you regularly check the tracking number (along with your postal code) on the website of your local postal service to monitor the status of your shipment.
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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.
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.
Notes on Shipping
【Important Notice Regarding Shipping to the United States】
Due to recent changes in U.S. customs and import regulations, we have been forced to switch to a different shipping carrier exclusively for shipments to the United States.
As a result, free shipping is no longer available for U.S. orders, and shipping costs may be significantly higher compared to other countries.
Please note that if EMS shipping to the United States becomes available again in the future, we may return to our regular, lower shipping rates.
We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience and greatly appreciate your understanding.
(Especially for Customers in Italy)
We generally ship by EMS from Japan.
Recently, there has been an increase in cases where packages shipped to Italy have experienced delays or difficulties reaching customers due to strict customs procedures.
As a result, please be aware that delivery to Italy may take several weeks to about one month.
We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience, but we kindly ask that you regularly check the tracking number (along with your postal code) on the website of your local postal service to monitor the status of your shipment.
In some cases, it may also be necessary to contact your local delivery company directly.
In addition, if you are a new customer in Italy, we kindly ask that you provide your codice fiscale via chat after placing your order.
Thank you very much for your understanding and cooperation.
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.
Details
Dynastic Style/Period
20th century
No. of items
1
Artist
Kumazawa Taizen (1873-1968)
Country of Origin
Japan
Material
Paper
Height
132.5 cm
Width
63.7 cm
Title of artwork
圓, en - With signature Eihei Taizen 永平 泰禅, 1960
Condition
Fair condition
