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Guanyin
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Guanyin

Sōzan Genkyō · 1799 - 1869 · calligraphy; paper; ink

From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.

About this work

Here the Buddhist deity Guanyin meditates under a willow beside the water. The inscription mentions his mercy and compassion for all living beings. Compassion is an essential part of Zen.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
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hanging scroll
Credit lineGuanyin. 1799 - 1869. Sōzan Genkyō. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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