Daruma Reading a Sutra (Translation)
達摩讀經圖 近現代庚申年 玉佛寺和尚松雲 紙本設色
(Primary Title)
Songyun 松雲 (Artist)
Often considered the patriarch of Chan or Zen Buddhism, the legendary monk Damo (382-536), known as Bodhidharma in Sanskrit, is depicted here sitting on a prayer mat, engaged in “wall contemplation.” The white robe, bulbous bald head, large earlobes, and thick beard characterize him as Damo, who brought Zen from South India to China in 500 AD. After landing at the port of Guangzhou, Damo traveled to the capital of Nanjing, and the Shaolin Temple, spreading the Zen teachings throughout China.
Modern period (1912-present)
松雲 Songyun
松雲 Songyun
面壁歸來，低眉裹手。慧業一短，湔源授受。日參翻経，盤查淘垢。注婆心，康寧福壽。 庚申松雲
Title slip: 玉佛寺和尚松雲作 (painted by Monk Song Yun from the Yufo Temple)
Arthur and Margaret Glasgow Endowment and partial gift of Y.T. Bay 裴元俊 Collection
©artist or artist’s estate
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