Bring the timeless depth of Japanese Zen art into your everyday wardrobe. The design The characters, rendered in bold brush strokes which are so typical for Hakuin Ekaku, show the name "Namu Amida Butsu". This traditional invocation translates to devotion or refuge in the Amida Buddha, a foundational chant across Japanese Buddhist traditions. Historically created as a visual sermon during the Edo period, powerful single-column compositions like this were meant to make profound spiritual concepts accessible to everyone. The artist Hakuin Ekaku (1685–1768) was a pivotal Japanese Zen monk, painter, and calligrapher of the Edo period who revitalized the Rinzai school and produced influential Zenga art designed to communicate spiritual awakening through bold visual expression. Why you'll love it Features an authentic, museum-grade reproduction of a historical Japanese Zen calligraphy piece. Take a reminder of compassion and Zen spirit into your every day - or simply enjoy the expressive calligraphy. Makes a thoughtful and unique gift for enthusiasts of Japanese history, traditional art, philosophy, and Zen aesthetics. Crafted with a soft cotton that ensures exceptional comfort and lasting durability.