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The seven-turns and eight-turns of Wake Hachiji

[Asunaro] December 4, 2018 14:00

I became a teacher again this year because of an early one.

During the eight days from December 1st to 8th, he was very close.

At the training dojo in Zen sect, just like Historical Buddha
I'm living a zazen life for the past week.


Daruma's large kite. png

Through Zen in the teachings of Historical Buddha
Bodhidharma was a great success.

Dharma of "Wake Up Koboshi" says
It is said that it is the appearance of "Zazen" in Bodhidharma.


Tsukiji Daruma. jpg

The black eyebrows and beards are the fish "Tsukiji Daruma".
With a lively brush character like Tsukiji
"Fish shore" and "TSUKIJI" on both sides of the face
It is depicted.

Mr. Dharma, who is seven-turned and eight-year-old, is
lucky items is good for business prosperity and luck.

It was hung with salmon.
Please look for it at Tsukiji Outer Market.

◆Mutsutsuki, Utagawa Kuniyoshi Gokunouchi
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