By Nature, Having Nothing (honrai muichimotsu)
本来無一物
honrai muichimotsu
12 1/4" W x 43" H Japanese Scroll
by Master Japanese Calligrapher Eri Takase
Master Takase personally brushes your Japanese scroll when you order. These high-quality Japanese scrolls are imported from Nara Japan and are meant to last generations. Your scroll is shipped within 1-3 business days from Master Takase's studio in Washington State and arrives ready to display.
Each scroll is a personal work of art — not a print — and proudly bears Master Takase's seal and signature. The scroll has silk borders and fine Japanese paper, layered so it hangs straight and will not warp over time.
$180.00
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Description
By Nature, Having Nothing in Japanese is 本来無一物 which is read honrai muichimotsu
The Zen phrase honrai muichimotsu is attributed to Rokuso Eno (aka Hui-neng) and reminds us that everything comes from nothing and that we come into the world with nothing - no attachments, no possessions, no preconceived ideas nor prejudices. The phrase is composed of 本来 (read honrai) meaning "naturally; by nature; in (and of) itself" and 無一物 (read muichimotsu) meaning "having nothing" or "not a single thing". This also translates as "Actually, there is nothing" and in a Buddhist context may be thought of as "The Buddha nature is free of possessions".
About The Art: This beautiful hand brushed scroll by Master Takase is personally created at the time of your order and proudly bears her seal and signature. We exclusively import this high-quality scroll with brown silk borders and fine Japanese paper from one of the finest scroll makers in Nara Japan. This is not a print but is hand brushed to match the sample as closely as possible. This is a personal work of art that is designed to last generations.
Delivery: The scroll is completed and shipped within 1-3 business days and arrives ready to display.
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