Sokai Giun ” How can such a person who shut oneself in a hut know the outside of the hut ? “

ID 12219

Sokai Giun

1722-1794

Zen Rinzai. Ryokoku-Ji at Akashi, Hyogo. The One of the 5 prominent disciples of Hakuin. 

How can such a person who shut oneself in a hut know the outside of the hut ? Geki-rou.

Paper Dimension　94.5*28.5

Whole Dimension　173.5*41

Vertical normal style silk mounting. Sumi ink on paper has a few repaired warm holes and naturally aging. Mounting good.

Price　120,000JPY

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Pen name: Gekiro. Honorific name: Reiko-myoin Zenji. One of five outstanding students of Hakuin Ekaku. He also practiced Zen under Kogetsu and Daido. He was invited to be the former abbot of Ryokoku-ji by Gumon who was the abbot of Ryokoku-ji and he was the disciple of Sokai in 1787.