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My Spirit Is Like the Spring Wind and Autumn Moon

心神如春風秋月

1968

Bundō Shunkai 豊道 春海

(Japanese, 1878–1970)
Japan, Shōwa period (1926–89)
Ink on paper
Overall: 182 x 62 cm (71 5/8 x 24 7/16 in.)
Gift of Ms. Sato Bundo 1984.219
Location: 235A Japanese
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Bundō Shunkai was recognized as a Person of Cultural Merit by the Japanese government in 1967.

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A Tendai school Buddhist monk who sought parallels to human experience in nature, Bundō Shunkai brushed the phrase, "my spirit is like the spring wind and autumn moon." Born in Okayama and active in Tokyo, Shunkai played a strong role in the calligraphy world of his era, including advocating for the inclusion of a calligraphy category in exhibitions sponsored by the Japanese government.
My Spirit Is Like the Spring Wind and Autumn Moon

My Spirit Is Like the Spring Wind and Autumn Moon

1968

Bundō Shunkai

(Japanese, 1878–1970)
Japan, Shōwa period (1926–89)

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