The exhibition ranges from the mid-14th century until present day and the works are by Samurai and Zen masters. There is also a work by a 19th century Zen nun and a love letter by the 'mad-Zen' master ...

Art in Japan often comes from a philosophical standpoint, where the process is equally important as the result. This is particularly true when it comes to the Japanese calligraphy art of shodo. On the ...

Gesshu Soko (1618 - 1696) A Japanese Zen calligraphy, ink on paper mounted as hanging scroll, 51 x 30cm, with a Japanese box and a certificate of proof of export of the national treasure/ important ...

Introduction: Hakuin in Japanese Zen history -- Life in art, art in life: biographical influences in Hakuin's painting and calligraphy -- Buddhist, Shinto, and folk deities -- Old dragons, new dragons ...

Nantenbo Nakahara (1838 - 1925) A Japanese Zen calligraphy, ink on paper mounted as hanging scroll, signed by the artist with three seals, 133 x 33cm , with a fitted Japanese wood box - Nakahara ...

For the purpose of exploring the world of beauty in Zen Buddhism, this exhibition stages around 60 artifacts that include important cultural properties and art treasures between the Nara (710-794) and ...

Zen monks in China and Japan developed strong relationships during the Middle Ages as they traveled between the two countries via merchant ships. Among the skills and teachings that they exchanged ...