Vintage Japanese painting, scroll. Daruma(24A-614-3)

Vintage Japanese painting, scroll. Daruma(24A-614-3)

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东土西天徒弄神，
半身形象现全身，
少林冷坐成何事，
香至王宫蕙帐茵

This couplet is rich in Zen meaning and poetic imagery, describing the state of mind and the significance of the practitioner's path. Here is the translation:

In the East and West, merely playing with gods,
Half of the body shows the entire form.
What is achieved by sitting coldly in Shaolin?
The fragrance reaches the royal palace, amidst fragrant cushions.

Explanation:

In the East and West, merely playing with gods
This suggests that practitioners in both the East (China) and the West (India) sometimes merely engage in superficial rituals without truly understanding the essence of their spiritual practices.

Half of the body shows the entire form
Even seeing only half of the practitioner's form, one can sense their complete state of enlightenment. This highlights the profound and complete inner state of the true practitioner.

What is achieved by sitting coldly in Shaolin?
This questions the purpose of the cold, detached meditation practiced in Shaolin Temple, reflecting on the deeper goals and outcomes of such practices.

The fragrance reaches the royal palace, amidst fragrant cushions
Even the scent of incense used in meditation can reach the luxurious royal palace, implying that the high spiritual state achieved through practice can influence even the worldly and powerful. This emphasizes the far-reaching impact and power of true spiritual cultivation.

35 1/2"W x 79"L

Scroll weights are not included.