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Shiki-Shi

The heart of Zen in a single word. This powerfully simple work is done on special calligraphy board edged in gold. As each is a unique work of art, the one you receive may differ slightly from the image shown below. It will come with a lovely paper frame created especially for this type of art. This imported three-panel folding paper frame can also protect the art when it is not being displayed. For additional frame choices, see our shiki-shi frame page.
Shiki-shi dimensions are approximately 9” x 11”, with frame, 10 1/2” x 32 1/2”.

Hana: Flower

 

Hana: Flower

A Zen saying tells us “With a flower the universe blooms”.

Seal: Top: Un Kan (Serene Cloud)
        Bottom: Muishitsu Eido
Price: $90
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Fuku: Fortune

 

Fuku: Fortune

It is said that it is fortunate to be born a human being, more fortunate still to hear the Dharma, most rare to hear and practice the Dharma.

Seal: Eido
Price: $90
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Yume: Dream

 

Yume: Dream

Dream is the condensed expression of sunyata and impermanence, it is the quintessence of Buddha Dharma.

Seal: Top: Un Kan (Serene Cloud)
        Bottom: Dai Bosatsu Eido
Price: $90
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Gen (Unfathomable)

 

Gen (Unfathomable)

Among all the mysterious things in the world, Buddha Nature is the most mysterious-- the most incomprehensible, indefinable. So we do zazen, asking “What is my true nature”?

Seal: Top: Un Kan (Serene Cloud)
        Bottom: Dai Bosatsu Eido
Price: $90
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Matsu (Pine

 

Matsu (Pine)

The solitary pine stands alone, not exclusively, but with universal Sangha.

Seal: Top: Un Kan (Serene Cloud)
        Bottom: Muishitsu Eido
Price: $90
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Kan (Barrier)

 

Kan (Barrier)

We have so many barriers in our hearts and minds. Because of these barriers we make ourselves slaves. Zen practice is nothing other than being free from spiritual slavery.

Seal: Top: Un Kan (Serene Cloud)
        Bottom: Muishitsu Eido
Price: $90
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Ji: Compassion

 

Ji: Compassion

This is your true nature itself.

Seal: Top: Cloud barrier
        Bottom: Muishitsu Eido
Price: $90
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Ima: Now

 

Ima: Now

Every day is a good day, every minute perfect, just as it is.

Seal: Top: Dai Bosatsu
        Bottom: Eido
Price: $90
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Myo: Wondrous

 

Myo: Wondrous

It is a strange and wonderful fact that all sentient beings, each of them has Buddha nature, pure and simple. From a poem by Nyogen Senzaki

Seal: Top: Dai Bosatsu
        Bottom: Eido
Price: $90
Hikiri: Light

 

Hikiri: Light

You are the light itself, have confidence in yourself.

Seal: Top: Dai Bosatsu
        Bottom: Eido
Price: $90

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