This is a hanging scroll by Zen master Sekio Fukumoto (also known as Sekio Fukumoto). This hanging scroll was written when he served as the chief priest of Horyin-ji Temple. The flowing brushwork depicts "Seiun Banri no Kokoro." This phrase is a Zen term, read as "seiun banri no kokoro." It means that the aspirations of youth (the "blue clouds") are boundless. However, as people age, their aspirations tend to diminish due to factors like declining physical strength. This phrase conveys the meaning of encouraging people to continue striving with the aspirations of their youth, even in such situations. Work, housework, childcare, nursing care... The environment surrounding us in modern life is so busy that we often struggle to simply get through each day. In such times, it's a phrase that can encourage you, prompting you to reflect on what kind of adult you wanted to be as a child, and whether you are satisfied with yourself now... It's a phrase that can give you a push when you're starting something new. With its refreshing light blue mounting, you can enjoy it regardless of the season. It comes with a paulownia wood box. A paper box is also included, so please use it for storage. Sekio Fukumoto Born in Kyoto Prefecture in 1930. Ordained under Master Kano of Yotoku-in Temple within Daitoku-ji Temple in 1940. Became the 17th chief priest of Horyin-ji Temple in 1983. Became the chief priest of Shoshun-ji Temple in 1990. ●Size Hanging scroll: Approximately 31cm wide x 171.5cm high Calligraphy: Approximately 28.5cm wide x 102cm high Paulownia wood box: Approximately 8cm wide x 38.3cm deep x 7.7cm high ●Notes ・Please examine the images carefully and make your purchase decision. We appreciate your understanding of antiques and used items. ・Questions about the product and replies after purchase will be answered after noon the following day. Also, due to circumstances, we will not be able to respond all day from Sunday night to Tuesday, so please understand that we will respond after noon on Wednesday. ・This item is also listed on other sites. If a purchase is made on another site, we are very sorry, but we will have to cancel the transaction. #HangingScroll #HangingScroll #TeaCeremony #SekioFukumoto #SekioFukumoto #ZenPhrase #SeiunBanriNoKokoro #WithPaulowniaBox #DaitokuJiSchool #TeaCeremony #TeaUtensils